north-northeast
north-northeast noun: the compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.
Noun
north-northeast (uncountable)
- The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.
- Antonyms:
- south-southwest
Adjective
north-northeast (not comparable)
- Of, in or pertaining to the north-northeast; north-northeastern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the north-northeast; north-northeastward; north-northeasterly.
- A north-northeast course.
- Coming from the north-northeast; north-northeasterly.
- A north-northeast wind.
Adverb
north-northeast (not comparable)
- Towards or in the direction of the north-northeast; north-northeastwards.
- We are travelling north-northeast at the moment.
north-northeast meaning in Malay
north-northeast in Malay
- compass point
- utara timur laut
Antonyms of north-northeast
Forms of north-northeast
| alternative form | north northeast |
|---|---|
| alternative form | north-north-east |
| alternative form | nor'-nor'-east |
| alternative abbreviation | NNE |
Words formed from north-northeast
Questions about north-northeast
- What does north-northeast mean?
- North-northeast means the compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.
- What is north-northeast in Malay?
- North-northeast in Malay is utara timur laut. See North-northeast meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is north-northeast?
- North-northeast can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb.
Words near north-northeast in the dictionary
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