north/ nɔrθ /
noun
a cardinal point of the compass, lying in the plane of the meridian and to the left of a person facing the rising sun. Abbreviation: N
the direction in which this point lies.
(usually initial capital letter) a region or territory situated in this direction.
adjective
in, toward, or facing, the north:
the north gate.
directed or proceeding toward the north:
a north course.
adverb
to, toward, or in the north:
sailing north.