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north-west vs northwest

northwest vs north-west

north-west is not a noun while northwest is a noun.

north-west is not an adjective while northwest is an adjective.

north-west and northwest both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
north-west No No No Yes
northwest Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, north-west and northwest are synonyms defined as:
  • north-west and northwest: to, toward, or in the northwest
Other synonyms of north-west include nor'-west.
north-west (noun) northwest (noun)
a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
north-west (adjective) northwest (adjective)
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
coming from the northwest
north-west (adverb) northwest (adverb)
to, toward, or in the northwest to, toward, or in the northwest
Difference between north-west and northwest

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