north

Meanings

• direction

  The direction that is perpendicular to the equator and lies to the north of the observer or of the place under consideration.

  - "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, but in the North Pole it never sets."
  - "He came from the north, across the border."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɔːθ/
   
   
   
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2. /noɹθ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

south , south , south

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Synonyms

boreal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with north
borough , drought , plough , tough

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Variants

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north , norths , Douglass Cecil North , North , Frederick North , Sir Thomas North , North Atlantic Oscillation , North Atlantic Oscillations , north by east , north by west , North Germanic

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Etymology

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Old English norð, from nor 'north' + th 'direction, side'. Replaced Old English northan.

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Trivia

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1. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor and is used as a navigation point for travelers in the Northern Hemisphere.

2. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of 30 North American and European countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. North Pole: The northernmost point on a spherical Earth or other celestial body. It lies diametrically opposite the South Pole.

2. Arctic Circle: A circle of latitude at 66°33' north, marking the southernmost boundary of the polar day and the northernmost boundary of the polar night.

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Culture

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In literature, the North has been used as a symbol for coldness, darkness, and mystery. In music, there are bands named 'North' and 'North Atlantic Oscillation'. In art, there are many paintings depicting the beauty of the northern landscapes.

How to Memorize "north"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a compass pointing north.
   - Think of a polar bear in its icy habitat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'north' with the direction you face when you're facing a magnet's north pole.
   - Remember that in the northern hemisphere, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, but in the North Pole, it never sets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - North Never Gets Even Hotter

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