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north-west Meaning & Definition

What Does North-West Mean?

North-West is a noun that means Alternative form of northwest. As an adjective, it means Alternative form of northwest. As an adverb, it means Alternative form of northwest.

Word Facts for North-West

Part of speechnoun, adjective, adverb
Pluralnorth-wests
Comparative / superlativemore north-west, most north-west

North-West Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative form of northwest.

North-West as an Adjective

  1. Alternative form of northwest.

North-West as an Adverb

  1. Alternative form of northwest.

Noun

  1. The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Synonyms of North-West

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Word Forms & Grammar

north-west (usually uncountable, plural north-wests)

north-west (not generally comparable, comparative more north-west, superlative most north-west)

Words That Rhyme With North-West

North-West: Your Questions Answered

Is north-west a noun or an adjective?

North-west is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and an adverb.

What is the plural of north-west?

The plural of north-west is north-wests.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of north-west?

The comparative form is more north-west and the superlative form is most north-west.

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