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compass point vs nor'-east

nor'-east vs compass point

compass point and nor'-east both are nouns.

compass point is not an adverb while nor'-east is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compass point Yes No No No
nor'-east Yes No No Yes
As nouns, nor'-east is a hyponym of compass point; that is, nor'-east is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compass point:
  • compass point: any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
  • nor'-east: the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
compass point (noun) nor'-east (noun)
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
compass point (adverb) nor'-east (adverb)
to, toward, or in the northeast
Difference between compass point and nor'-east

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