nor'-west vs NW
NW vs nor'-westnor'-west and NW both are nouns.
nor'-west is an adverb but NW is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nor'-west | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| NW | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
nor'-west and NW
are synonyms defined as:
- nor'-west and NW: the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
Other synonyms of nor'-west include
northwest, northwestward.
| nor'-west (noun) | NW (noun) |
|---|---|
| the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees | the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees |
| nor'-west (adverb) | NW (adverb) |
|---|---|
| to, toward, or in the northwest |
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