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north-east vs northeast

northeast vs north-east

north-east is not a noun while northeast is a noun.

north-east is not an adjective while northeast is an adjective.

north-east and northeast both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
north-east No No No Yes
northeast Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, north-east and northeast are synonyms defined as:
  • north-east and northeast: to, toward, or in the northeast
Other synonyms of north-east include nor'-east.
north-east (noun) northeast (noun)
a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
north-east (adjective) northeast (adjective)
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
coming from the northeast
north-east (adverb) northeast (adverb)
to, toward, or in the northeast to, toward, or in the northeast
Difference between north-east and northeast

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