north
Translation
north
Examples
The compass needle points to the north.
The compass needle points to the north.
We drove north for two hours.
We drove north for two hours.
Grammar Patterns
((to the north)) towards the north The compass points to the north.
((verb of motion)) north in a northerly direction We drove north for two hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: south
Etymology
From Old English 'norþ', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
On a map, North is usually at the top. Think of the 'N' on a compass.