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northeastern vs northeast

northeast vs northeastern

northeastern is not a noun while northeast is a noun.

northeastern and northeast both are adjectives.

northeastern is not an adverb while northeast is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
northeastern No Yes No No
northeast Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, northeastern and northeast are synonyms defined as:
  • northeastern and northeast: situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Other synonyms of northeastern include northeasterly.
northeastern (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
northeastern (adjective) northeast (adjective)
of a region of the United States generally including the New England states, New York, and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania situated in or oriented toward the northeast
situated in or oriented toward the northeast coming from the northeast
northeastern (adverb) northeast (adverb)
to, toward, or in the northeast
Difference between northeastern and northeast

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