northeast

(noun) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees. Synonyms: 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.

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

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

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

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