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northeastward vs nor'-east

nor'-east vs northeastward

northeastward and nor'-east both are nouns.

northeastward is an adjective but nor'-east is not an adjective.

northeastward and nor'-east both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
northeastward Yes Yes No Yes
nor'-east Yes No No Yes
As nouns, northeastward and nor'-east are synonyms defined as:
  • northeastward and nor'-east: the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
Other synonyms of northeastward include NE, northeast.
northeastward (noun) nor'-east (noun)
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
northeastward (adjective) nor'-east (adjective)
toward the northeast
northeastward (adverb) nor'-east (adverb)
in a northeastward direction to, toward, or in the northeast
Difference between northeastward and nor'-east

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