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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

north-northwest

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.11 in modern English

Syllables
north-north-west
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.

Uncountable

adj

Of, in or pertaining to the north-northwest; north-northwestern.

adj

Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest; north-northwestward; north-northwesterly.

adj

Coming from the north-northwest; north-northwesterly.

adv

Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest; north-northwestwards.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

north northwest (alternative) north-north-west (alternative) nor'-nor'-west (alternative) NNW (alternative, abbreviation)

Phrases

north-northwestwards

Synonyms

nor'-nor'-west

Antonyms

south-southeast

Questions

What does north-northwest mean?
The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.

How to pronounce north-northwest

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