Northeast

  1. Proper noun.  The northeastern states of the United States.
  2. Proper noun.  The northeastern counties of England including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Durham.
  3. Proper noun.  The northeastern part of any region.
  4. Noun.  The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.
  5. Adjective.  Towards the northeast; northeastward.
  6. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.

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