north

north
north1 W2S1 North [no:θ US no:rθ] n written abbreviation N [singular, U]
1.) the direction that is at the top of a map of the world, above the Equator. It is on the left if you are facing the rising sun
▪ Which way is north?
from/towards the north
▪ winds blowing from the north
to the north (of sth)
▪ Cheshunt is a few miles to the north of London.
2.) the north
a) the northern part of a country or area
▪ The North will be dry and bright.
the north of
▪ the north of England
b) the richer countries of the world, especially Europe and North America
north 2
north2 North written abbreviation N adj [only before noun]
1.) in the north or facing the north
▪ The north side of the building doesn't get much sun.
▪ He lives in North Wales.
2.) a north wind comes from the north
north 3
north3 adv written abbreviation N
[: Old English;]
1.) towards the north
▪ The birds fly north in summer.
north of
▪ Chicago is four hours north of Indianapolis.
▪ a north-facing window
2.) up north informal
to or in the north of the country
▪ They've moved up north.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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