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NORTHEASTERLY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Example:
the northeasterly part of the island
Synonyms:
northeast; northeasterly; northeastern
Classified under:
Similar:
north (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Coming from the northeast
Example:
northeasterly winds
Synonyms:
northeast; northeasterly
Classified under:
Similar:
north (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north)
Derivation:
northeaster (a storm blowing from the northeast)
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