Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

north-northeast

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.04 in modern English

Syllables: north-north-east
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.

Uncountable

adj

Of, in or pertaining to the north-northeast; north-northeastern.

adj

Situated toward or in the direction of the north-northeast; north-northeastward; north-northeasterly.

adj

Coming from the north-northeast; north-northeasterly.

adv

Towards or in the direction of the north-northeast; north-northeastwards.

Example Sentences

"A north-northeast course."
"A north-northeast wind."
"We are travelling north-northeast at the moment."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

north northeast (alternative) north-north-east (alternative) nor'-nor'-east (alternative) NNE (alternative, abbreviation)

Phrases

north-northeastwards

Synonyms

nor'-nor'-east

Antonyms

south-southwest

Questions

What does north-northeast mean?: The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.

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