1. the direction that is halfway between north and east
2. the northeastern part of a country, region, or area

1. located in or toward the northeast
2. coming from the northeast

1. toward the northeast

Examples

• The compass needle pointed northeast.
• She moved from California to the Northeast after college.
• The northeast corner of the building gets morning sunlight.
• A cold northeast wind brought snow to the region.
• The hikers walked northeast along the trail.
• The Northeast is known for its fall foliage.
• Turn northeast at the next intersection.