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(north-east-ern) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 situated in or oriented toward that direction; 2 of a region of the United States generally including the New England states and New York

Example Sentence

The northeastern and southwestern coasts are experiencing stormy weather.

Synonyms

NE; northeast; north

Antonyms

southwest

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northeastern
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