Northeast

Northeast

1. Abbreviation. NE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and due east, or 45 degrees east of due north. We flew northeast to get to Missoula in Montana.
2. The northeastern part of the United States. The Northeast tends to have colder weather.
3. Originating in or coming from the north. It was a cold northeast wind.

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Shown is a compass rose showing the relative directions on the compass