northwest Synonyms & Antonyms
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Northwest as an Adverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.
We are travelling northwest at the moment.
Northwest as an Adjective
coming from the northwest
a northwest wind
situated toward or at the northwest
the northwest corner
Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.
a northwest course
Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.
a northwest wind
Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
From the northwest, northwesterly
Northwest as a Noun
the general direction between north and west
the point midway between the north and west compass points
regions or countries lying to the northwest of a specified or implied point of orientation
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.
Northwest in a Sentence
a northwest course
a northwest wind
We are travelling northwest at the moment.
the northwest corner
Word Forms & Grammar
northwest
Northwest
Northwests
northwests
northwest (plural northwests)
northwest (not generally comparable, comparative more northwest, superlative most northwest)
northwest (not generally comparable, comparative further northwest or farther northwest, superlative furthest northwest or farthest northwest)
Words That Rhyme With Northwest
Origin of Northwest
From Middle English northwest, from Old English norþwest, equivalent to north + west.
First Known Use
before 12th century
12th century
Northwest in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nȯrth-ˈwest/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to, toward, or in the northwest |
| Plural | northwests |
| Comparative / superlative | more northwest, most northwest |
How Do You Say Northwest?
The standard pronunciation of northwest is /nȯrth-ˈwest/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (west).
Common Questions About Northwest
Is northwest an adverb or an adjective?
Northwest is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of northwest?
The plural of northwest is northwests.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of northwest?
The comparative form is more northwest and the superlative form is most northwest.