noun / adverb / adjective / proper noun
north
NORTH/nɔːrθ/
The direction toward the Arctic pole, opposite south.
The bold arrow points north on this simple compass rose.
Etymology
Old English norð already indicated the northern direction; the later noun names that compass point itself. The word's deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
the spacecraft crosses the equator going from south to north the descending node is where the spacecraft crosses the equator going from north to south
More examples
- The mountains are to the north of town.
- A cold north wind rattles the windows.
- Winters in the North are often long and snowy.
Forms
northern adjective — Located in or toward the north.
Similar words
- northward
- Emphasizes movement toward north rather than a fixed location.
- northerly
- Describes northern positions or winds coming from the north.