The difference between Northeast and Northwest
When used as nouns, northeast means the compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as ne, whereas northwest means the compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as nw.
When used as adjectives, northeast means towards the northeast, whereas northwest means of or pertaining to the northwest.
check bellow for the other definitions of Northeast and Northwest
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Northeast as a noun:
The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as NE.
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Northeast as an adjective:
Towards the northeast; northeastward.
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Northeast as an adjective:
In the northeast; northeastern.
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Northeast as an adjective:
From the northeast, northeasterly.
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Northwest as a noun:
The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as NW.
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Northwest as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
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Northwest as an adjective:
Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
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Northwest as an adjective:
From the northwest, northwesterly