the north

noun
UK: /ðə nɔːθ/
US: /ðə nɔːrθ/

  1. The direction that is on your left when you are facing east; the opposite of the south.

    1. The wind is coming from the north. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many birds fly south for the winter, escaping the harsh winters of the north. [ ] [ ]

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

    1. We drove to the north last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The economy in the north has struggled compared to the south after the industrial decline. [ ] [ ]

  3. Countries above the Equator, or considered developed.

    1. The North has a responsibility to help developing countries. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many problems between the North and the South are caused by economic inequality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

northward
the north adjective

  1. Located in or facing the north.

    1. The north side of the building gets very little sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. We decided to hike the north trail, which offered stunning views of the valley. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the north" in English means: The direction that is on your left when you are facing east; the opposite of the south., The northern part of a country, region, or area., Countries above the Equator, or considered developed..

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

Synonyms for "the north": northward.

Example usage of "the north": "The wind is coming from the north.". More examples on the page.