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1northwest
adverb north·west \nȯrth-ˈwest, nautical nȯr-ˈwest\
: to or toward the northwest
Full Definition of NORTHWEST
: to, toward, or in the northwest
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First Known Use of NORTHWEST
before 12th century
Rhymes with NORTHWEST
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2northwest
adjective
: located in the northwest
: blowing from the northwest
Full Definition of NORTHWEST
1
: coming from the northwest <a northwest wind>
2
: situated toward or at the northwest <the northwest corner>
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First Known Use of NORTHWEST
before 12th century
3northwest
noun
: the direction between north and west
the northwest : the northwestern part of a country or region; especially : the northwestern part of the U.S.
Full Definition of NORTHWEST
1
a : the general direction between north and west b : the point midway between the north and west compass points
2
capitalized : regions or countries lying to the northwest of a specified or implied point of orientation
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First Known Use of NORTHWEST
12th century
NORTHWEST Defined for Kids
1northwest
adverb north·west \nȯrth-ˈwest\
Definition of NORTHWEST for Kids
: to or toward the direction between north and west <It's northwest of here.>
2northwest
adjective
Definition of NORTHWEST for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the northwest <a northwest wind>
3northwest
noun
Definition of NORTHWEST for Kids
1
: the direction between north and west
2
cap : regions or countries northwest of a point that is mentioned or understood
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