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!
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The compass needle pointed north.
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We drove north for several hours before reaching the border.
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The North Pole is located in the Arctic Ocean.
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The North Star is also known as Polaris.
north Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with north
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The plane was flying north by northwest.
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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.
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.
