North /noːθ/

The meaning and definition of North, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.
“Minnesota is in the north of the USA.”
The up or positive direction.
“Stock prices are heading north.”

verb

To turn or move toward the north.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
“He lived in north Germany.”
Toward the north; northward.

Synonyms boreal

Antonyms south

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