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northeast vs north-east

north-east vs northeast

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

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

northeast and north-east both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
northeast Yes Yes No Yes
north-east No No No Yes
As adverbs, northeast and north-east are synonyms defined as:
  • northeast and north-east: to, toward, or in the northeast
Other synonyms of northeast include nor'-east.
northeast (noun) north-east (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
northeast (adjective) north-east (adjective)
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
coming from the northeast
northeast (adverb) north-east (adverb)
to, toward, or in the northeast to, toward, or in the northeast
Difference between northeast and north-east

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