Cardinal Directions

noun the direction towards which the sun rises

adjective located or situated in the east

adverb towards or in the east direction

• The sun rises in the east every morning.
• Let's meet at the cafe on the east side of town.
• I heard there's a cool party happening out east tonight.
• She always looks to the east for inspiration and new beginnings.

noun a cardinal point of the compass, lying in the direction opposite to south and at right angles to east and west.

adjective situated or placed toward the north; directed or proceeding toward the north.

adverb toward or in the north.

• The North region of the country experiences colder temperatures during the winter months.
• I heard it's pretty chilly up North this time of year.
• The North is where all the cool kids hang out.
• She always heads North when she needs some time to think and reflect.

noun a direction halfway between north and east

adjective relating to the direction halfway between north and east

• The storm is expected to move northeast towards the coast.
• We're headed up to the northeast for the weekend.
• I heard there's a cool concert happening in the northeast, wanna check it out?
• Her career took off like a rocket heading northeast, reaching new heights in no time.

adjective relating to or coming from the north

adverb in a northerly direction

• The northerly winds brought a chill to the region.
• I heard it's going to be northerly today, so bundle up!
• I hate when it's all northerly and cold outside.
• Her northerly attitude towards the project was refreshing and brought new ideas to the table.

noun a point on the compass halfway between north and west

adjective located in or moving toward the northwest

adverb in a northwest direction

• The storm is moving in from the northwest, so we should prepare for heavy rain and strong winds.
• Let's head to that new restaurant in the northwest part of town for dinner tonight.
• I heard there's a sick skate park up in the northwest, we should check it out.
• She always seems to have a northwest mindset, constantly seeking new opportunities and challenges.

noun a point on the compass that is 135 degrees clockwise from due north

adjective located in or moving toward the southeast

adverb toward the southeast

• The company plans to expand its operations into the southeast region of the country.
• Let's take a road trip to the southeast for some warm weather.
• I heard there's a cool music festival happening in the southeast this weekend.
• She always looks towards the southeast for inspiration and new ideas.

noun a direction midway between south and west

adjective located in or moving toward the southwest

adverb in or toward the southwest direction

• The weather forecast predicts a cold front moving in from the southwest.
• Let's take a road trip to the southwest for some sunshine and warmth.
• I heard the party in the southwest is going to be lit this weekend.
• The company's profits have been steadily heading southwest for the past few quarters.