northwest
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Synonyms: north west, north-west, southwest, northeast, northmost, north east, worthiest, north-east, nor'-west, nor west, northness
Antonyms: north west, north-west, southwest, northeast, northmost, north east, worthiest, north-east, nor'-west, nor west, northness
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Noun
- The [[intercardinal]] [[compass point]] halfway between [[west]] and [[north]]; specifically at a [[bearing]] of 315°.
Adjective
- Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; [[northwestern]].
- Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; [[northwestward]]; [[northwesterly]].
- Coming from the northwest; [[northwesterly]].
Adverb
- Towards or in the direction of the northwest; [[northwestward]]s.
Proper noun
- Any of various particular [[region]]s named for the [[cardinal direction]] in which they lie.
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