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north·er·ly
 northerly
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- pronunciation:
- nor
th
 r
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective & adverb, noun
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adjective & adverb |
| definition 1: |
of or toward the north.
This animal lives in a northerly climate.The path runs northerly for five miles. |
| definition 2: |
from the north.
The northerly winds blew across the prairie.The breeze blew northerly. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
northerlies |
| definition: |
a storm or wind from the north.
The captain says a northerly is on its way. |
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