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How to pronounce 'northwest' and what does 'northwest' mean

northwest

noun, adjective, adverb

How to pronounce northwest?

The word northwest sounds like north-west
/,nɔrθ'wɛst/

What is the definition of northwest?

adjectivecoming from the northwest
Examples
  • northwesterly winds
adverbto, toward, or in the northwest
nounthe compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
adjectivesituated in or oriented toward the northwest
nounthe northwestern region of the United States
nouna location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
nounthe direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point

What is the definition of northwest?

  • Northwest is the direction that is halfway between north and west.

What are the synonyms for northwest?

  • NW
  • nor'-west

What are the antonyms for northwest?

  • southeast
  • SE

What is the opposite direction of northwest?

  • southeast

What are the cardinal directions related to northwest?

  • north
  • west

What are the ordinal directions related to northwest?

  • north-northwest
  • west-northwest

What is the abbreviation for northwest?

  • NW

What is the symbol for northwest?

  • NW

What are the geographical regions associated with northwest?

  • Northwest United States
  • Northwest Territories (Canada)
  • Northwest England

What are some famous landmarks in the northwest?

  • Space Needle (Seattle, Washington, USA)
  • Mount Rainier (Washington, USA)
  • Crater Lake (Oregon, USA)