northwest
noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce northwest?
The word northwest sounds like north-west
/,nɔrθ'wɛst/
What is the definition of northwest?
adjectivecoming from the northwest
Examples
- northwesterly winds
adverbto, toward, or in the northwest
nounthe compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
adjectivesituated in or oriented toward the northwest
nounthe northwestern region of the United States
nouna location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
nounthe direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
What is the definition of northwest?
- Northwest is the direction that is halfway between north and west.
What are the synonyms for northwest?
- NW
- nor'-west
What are the antonyms for northwest?
- southeast
- SE
What is the opposite direction of northwest?
- southeast
What are the cardinal directions related to northwest?
- north
- west
What are the ordinal directions related to northwest?
- north-northwest
- west-northwest
What is the abbreviation for northwest?
- NW
What is the symbol for northwest?
- NW
What are the geographical regions associated with northwest?
- Northwest United States
- Northwest Territories (Canada)
- Northwest England
What are some famous landmarks in the northwest?
- Space Needle (Seattle, Washington, USA)
- Mount Rainier (Washington, USA)
- Crater Lake (Oregon, USA)