Northeast

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

Part of speech: adjective (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.

Part of speech: adverb (adv.)

Toward the northeast.