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north

1 north /ˈnoɚθ/ noun
1 north
/ˈnoɚθ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of NORTH
[noncount] : the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of south
see also magnetic north, true north
the north or the North : regions or countries north of a certain point
especially : the northern part of the U.S.
2 north /ˈnoɚθ/ adjective
2 north
/ˈnoɚθ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NORTH
: located in or toward the north
3 north /ˈnoɚθ/ adverb
3 north
/ˈnoɚθ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of NORTH
: to or toward the north

up north

informal
: in or to the northern part of a country or region
compare down south at 3south