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north

/nɔːrθ/

[/nɔːrθ/]

compass direction up

Beginnernoun

Definition

The direction that is on your left when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points.

Example

The cold wind blew from the north, so they pulled their coats tighter around them.

The cold wind blew from the north, so they pulled their coats tighter around them.

Etymology

From Old English 'norð', of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Basic word for navigation and geography.

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