1. [n]  the northeastern region of the United States
2. [n]  the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
3. [adv]  to, toward, or in the northeast
4. [adj]  situated in or oriented toward the northeast; "the northeasterly part of the island"
5. [adj]  coming from the northeast; "northeasterly winds"

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1. \North`east"\, n.
   The point between the north and east, at an equal distance
   from each; the northeast part or region.
   

2. \North`east"\, a.
   Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the
   northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course;
   a northeast wind.
   {Northeast passage}, a passage or communication by sea
      between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north
      coast of Asia.
   

3. \North`east"\, adv.
   Toward the northeast.