What is the meaning of Northeast?

noun

• The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees.
  • synonyms: nor'-east, northeastward, NE
• The northeastern region of the United States.
  • synonyms: northeastern United States
• The direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point.
• A location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city.

adjective

• Situated in or oriented toward the northeast.
  • usage: "the northeasterly part of the island"
  • synonyms: northeastern, northeasterly
• Coming from the northeast.
  • usage: "northeasterly winds"
  • synonyms: northeasterly

adverb

• To, toward, or in the northeast.
  • synonyms: north-east, nor'-east