northwest
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English
9 letters
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Definitions
noun
the northwestern region of the United States
adverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
adjective
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/nˌɔːɹθwˈɛst/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural northwests
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the compass point midway between north and west
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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