north

(noun) the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line. Synonyms: North.

(noun) the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War). Synonyms: Union, North. Examples: "He has visited every state in the union." "Lee hoped to detach maryland from the union." "The north's superior resources turned the scale."

(noun) the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees. Synonyms: due north, northward, N.

(noun) a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city.

(noun) the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point.

(noun) the direction in which a compass needle points. Synonyms: magnetic north, compass north.

(noun) British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792). Synonyms: North, Frederick North, Second Earl of Guilford.

(adj) situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north. Synonyms: north (vs. south). Examples: "Artists like north light." "The north portico."

(adv) in a northern direction. Synonyms: northerly, northwards, northward. Examples: "They earn more up north." "Let's go north!."