north

noun
UK: /nɔːθ/
US: /nɔːrθ/

  1. The direction to your left when you are facing east.

    1. The wind is blowing from the north today and feels very cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The explorers ventured north, hoping to discover new territories beyond the known world. [ ] [ ]

  2. The northern part of a country, region, or city.

    1. We are going to the north for our vacation this year to see the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people migrate from the south to the north in search of better economic opportunities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

northerly northward
north adverb

  1. In or towards the north.

    1. We drove north for hours to get to our destination in the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flock of birds migrated north seeking warmer climates and abundant food sources. [ ] [ ]
north adjective

  1. Located in or facing the north.

    1. The north side of the building never gets any direct sunlight, so it's cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. Living on the north coast provides breathtaking views of the ocean and the rugged cliffs. [ ] [ ]
north verb

  1. To travel towards the north.

    1. The birds north every year to breeding grounds when it gets warmer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hikers decided to north along the trail, following the path deeper into the wilderness. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "north" in English means: The direction to your left when you are facing east., The northern part of a country, region, or city..

The phonetic transcription of "north" is /nɔːθ/ in British English and /nɔːrθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "north": northerly, northward.

Example usage of "north": "The wind is blowing from the north today and feels very cold.". More examples on the page.