north-west
north-west is the alternative form of northwest.
Meaning of northwest
Noun
northwest (plural northwests)
- The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
- Antonyms:
- southeast
Forms of north-west
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | north-wests |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more north-west |
| superlative | most north-west |
| Adverb | |
| comparative | more north-west |
| superlative | most north-west |
Phrases with north-west
Questions about north-west
- What is north-west the alternative form of?
- North-west is the alternative form of northwest.
Words near north-west in the dictionary
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