north
🇺🇸
/nɔːrθ/
🇬🇧
/nɔːθ/
noun
A1
the direction to your left when facing the rising sun
The north is where the compass needle points.
A1
the northern area of a place or country
The north of the country has colder weather.
R
the northern states in the US Civil War
The North fought against the South in the war.
R
rich countries in Europe and North America
The north has more wealth than the south.
adjective
A1
located in or facing north
The north side of the mountain is steep.
R
coming from the north
A strong north wind blew all day.
adverb
A1
moving toward the north
They traveled north for their vacation.
A1
located north of something
The town is just north of the river.
R
more than a number or amount
The price is north of what we can pay.
translation
the direction to your left when facing the rising sun; the northern area of a place or country; the northern states in the US Civil War; rich countries in Europe and North America
located in or facing north; coming from the north
moving toward the north; located north of something; more than a number or amount
Word Forms
Plural
norths