🧭northwest

noun, adjective, adverb
/ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example Sentences

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

Example Expressions

go northwest

Synonyms

northwestern region, upper west, northwestward, NW

Antonyms

southeast, south, east

Collocations

northwest wind, northwest corner, northwest region, go northwest, northwest direction

More Example Sentences

The national heroes memorial is to the northwest corner of our school.