north-easterly

A north-easterly wind blows the kites across the autumn sky.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Directional: "north-easterly" describes something that is located in, moving toward, or coming from the direction of the northeast. It is used to indicate a position or trajectory relative to the compass point exactly halfway between north and east.

2. Adverb:

   • Directional movement: "north-easterly" means moving or facing toward the northeast, or coming from a northeast direction, especially in terms of wind or travel.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The house has a north-easterly view of the mountains. (The house is positioned to face toward the northeast.)
  • A north-easterly wind brought cold air from the Arctic. (The wind is coming from the northeast direction.)

• Adverb:

  • The ship sailed north-easterly across the sea. (The ship moved in a direction toward the northeast.)
  • The storm is moving north-easterly along the coast. (The storm is traveling in a northeastward direction.)

Advanced Usage

• "North-easterly direction": a specific compass bearing of approximately 45 degrees from true north.

  • The hikers followed a north-easterly direction to reach the summit. (They traveled toward the northeast.)

• "North-easterly wind": a wind that originates in the northeast and blows toward the southwest.

  • A strong north-easterly wind caused the waves to rise. (The wind came from the northeast.)

Variants and Related Words

• Northeaster (n): a strong wind or storm from the northeast, often used in meteorological contexts.

  • The northeaster brought heavy rain and flooding. (A storm from the northeast.)

• Northeast (n/adj): the direction or point halfway between north and east; the opposite of southwest.

  • The city lies to the northeast of the capital. (The city is located in the northeast direction.)

• Easterly (adj/adv): relating to or moving toward the east; coming from the east.

  • An easterly wind blew across the plains. (A wind from the east.)

Synonyms

• Northeastward (adj/adv): moving or facing toward the northeast.

  • They traveled in a northeastward direction. (Toward the northeast.)

• Northeastern (adj): relating to or situated in the northeast part of a region.

  • The northeastern states experienced heavy snowfall. (The states in the northeast.)

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