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compass point vs nor'-nor'-west

nor'-nor'-west vs compass point

compass point and nor'-nor'-west both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compass point Yes No No No
nor'-nor'-west Yes No No Yes
As nouns, nor'-nor'-west is a hyponym of compass point; that is, nor'-nor'-west 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'-nor'-west: the compass point that is midway between north and northwest
compass point (noun) nor'-nor'-west (noun)
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass the compass point that is midway between north and northwest
compass point (adverb) nor'-nor'-west (adverb)
to, toward, or in the north-northwest
Difference between compass point and nor'-nor'-west

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