Northwest

Synonyms of northwest

• northwestward
• northwesterly
• northwesterly direction

Antonyms of northwest

• southeast
• southeastward
• southeastern direction

Collocations of northwest

northwest corner

Frequency: 70 %

The treasure was hidden in the northwest corner of the room.

northwest wind

Frequency: 60 %

The northwest wind brought a chill to the air.

northwest coast

Frequency: 50 %

The rugged beauty of the northwest coast was breathtaking.

northwest passage

Frequency: 45 %

The explorers searched for the fabled northwest passage.

northwest direction

Frequency: 40 %

They headed in the northwest direction to reach their destination.

Idiomatic Expressions for northwest

• Phrase: Northwest passage
  Meaning: A sea route through the Arctic Ocean connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
  Usage: Explorers searched for the elusive northwest passage for centuries.