Definitions and Examples of northern, northerly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to or located in the north.
Example
The northern hemisphere experiences winter during the months of December to February.
Moving or facing towards the north.
Example
The wind was blowing in a northerly direction, making it chilly outside.
Key Differences: northern vs northerly
- 1Northern refers to a location or region that is situated in the north, while northerly describes a movement or direction towards the north.
- 2Northern is a relational antonym, while northerly is a gradable antonym.
Effective Usage of northern, northerly
- 1Geography: Use northern to describe regions or locations that are situated in the north, such as the Northern Hemisphere or Northern Europe.
- 2Navigation: Use northerly to describe movements or directions that are towards the north, such as a northerly wind or a northerly route.
- 3Weather: Use these antonyms to describe weather patterns or conditions that are associated with the north or south, such as a northern cold front or a southerly breeze.
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Remember this!
The antonyms northern and northerly indicate the opposite direction or location from the south. Northern is a relational antonym that describes a location or region in the north, while northerly is a gradable antonym that describes a movement or direction towards the north. Use these antonyms in geography, navigation, and weather contexts.
