north |
| noun
- One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map.
- The up or positive direction.
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- (physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks Earth's magnetic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
adjective
- Toward the north; northward.
- (meteorology) Of wind, from the north.
- Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
- Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by northbound traffic.
- highway 1
adverb
- Toward the north; northward.
- (meteorology) Of wind, from the north.
- Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
- Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by northbound traffic.
- highway 1
Etymology: Old English norí
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