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north

[nɔːθ]

north Definition

  • 1the direction that is on your left when you face towards the rising sun
  • 2the northern part of a place or country

Using north: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "north" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The compass needle pointed north.

  • Example

    We drove north for several hours before reaching the border.

  • Example

    The North Pole is located in the Arctic Ocean.

  • Example

    The North Star is also known as Polaris.

north Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for north

Phrases with north

  • a direction that is between north and northwest

    Example

    The plane was flying north by northwest.

  • a wind that blows from the north

    Example

    The north wind brought a cold snap to the region.

  • north country

    a remote or rural area in the northern part of a country

    Example

    He grew up in the north country, where winters were long and harsh.

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Summary: north in Brief

The term 'north' [nɔːθ] refers to the direction that is on your left when you face towards the rising sun, as well as the northern part of a place or country. It is often used in navigation, such as 'The compass needle pointed north,' and in describing travel, such as 'We drove north for several hours before reaching the border.' 'North' can also be used in phrases like 'north by northwest' and 'north country,' which describe directions and regions.

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