adj
Meaning 1
Situated in, or pointing towards, the northeast.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
northeasterly
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adj
Meaning 2
Coming from the northeast.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A persistent wind from the northeast
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: northeaster
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the northeasterly part of the island
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: northeastern, northeast
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
coming from the northeast
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- northeasterly winds
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: northeast
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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