northeasterly

[US]/ˌnɔːθˈiːstəli/
[UK]/ˌnɔrˈθiːstərli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.toward the northeast; coming from the northeast
adv.to the northeast; from the northeast

Phrases & Collocations

northeasterly winds

northeasterly direction

northeasterly storm

northeasterly flow

northeasterly currents

northeasterly gusts

northeasterly air

northeasterly breeze

northeasterly region

northeasterly latitude

Example Sentences

the wind was blowing from a northeasterly direction.

we observed northeasterly currents in the ocean.

the storm approached with a northeasterly track.

northeasterly winds are common in the winter.

they forecasted northeasterly weather patterns for the week.

the ship sailed on a northeasterly course.

there was a northeasterly breeze that cooled the afternoon heat.

the region often experiences northeasterly gales.

she pointed to the map indicating a northeasterly route.

the village lies in a northeasterly valley.

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