northeasterly

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A wind that comes from the northeast direction.

  - "The northeasterly wind brought rain to the region."
  - "Sailing against the northeasterly wind is a challenging task."

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Variants

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northeasterly

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Etymology

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From the combination of 'northeast' and '-ly'.

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Trivia

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1. The northeasterly wind is the most common wind direction in the Atlantic Ocean.

2. In meteorology, a northeasterly flow refers to a pattern of air circulation in which air moves from northeast to southwest.

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Related Concepts

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1. wind: A natural air flow caused by differences in atmospheric pressure.

2. direction: A point or line indicating the location or path of something.

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Culture

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In literature, the northeasterly wind is often used as a metaphor for adversity or hardship. In art, it is depicted as a stormy and turbulent force.

How to Memorize "northeasterly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a compass with the northeast direction pointed towards the top. Imagine the wind blowing from that direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'northeasterly' with the feeling of a cold, windy day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'northeasterly' starts with the letters 'no' and 'ra', which can help you remember the direction.

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