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Northwest
The point in the horizon between the north and west, and equally distant from each; the northwest part or region.
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Similar meaning 2
That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…
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50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…
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50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Broader term 3
The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…
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0% interchangeable
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The act or process of locating.
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To appoint.
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Derivationally related 2
A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind.
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A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind.
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Synonym 3
Toward the northwest, or from the northwest.
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68% interchangeable
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Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest; in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest; northwesterly; as, a northwestern cour…
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
Alt. of Northwestwardly
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
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