north-east

(noun) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees. Synonyms: northeast, nor'-east, northeastward, NE.

(noun) the northeastern region of the United States. Synonyms: Northeast, northeastern United States.

(noun) the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point. Synonyms: northeast.

(noun) a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city. Synonyms: northeast.

(adj) situated in or oriented toward the northeast. Synonyms: northeastern, northeasterly, northeast. Example: "The northeasterly part of the island."

(adj) coming from the northeast. Synonyms: northeasterly, northeast. Example: "Northeasterly winds."

(adv) to, toward, or in the northeast. Synonyms: northeast, nor'-east.