northeastern
gb/nˌɔɹθˈistɚn/ us/nˌɔɹθˈistɚn/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
in or toward the northeast
in the northeast part of a place, or going toward the northeast
Schéma d’usage :
the northeastern part/side/corner of [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "northeast" where an adjective is needed; "northeastern" is more natural before a noun (e.g., "the northeastern coast").
Synonymes
northeast (Often used as a noun or adverb; can be adjectival but is less common than "northeastern" before a noun.)
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NE (Abbreviation used on maps and in addresses.)
Antonymes
southwestern (Located in or toward the southwest.)
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southeastern (Located in or toward the southeast, not the northeast.)
Collocations
northeastern region
|northeastern part
|northeastern corner
|northeastern coast
|northeastern edge
|northeastern slope
|northeastern direction
|northeastern border
|northeastern quadrant
|northeastern section
Thèmes
directions
|geography
Exemples
- The hotel is in the northeastern part of the island, close to the cliffs.
- A storm system is moving in a northeastern direction across the state.
- We took a road that cuts across the northeastern edge of the park.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My school is in the northeastern part of the city.
- The wind is coming from the northeast.
adjective
B2
property
2
relating to a Northeast region
connected with the Northeast area of a country
Schéma d’usage :
[a] northeastern state/city/town/accent
Erreur fréquente :
In U.S. contexts, this meaning is often capitalized in titles (e.g., "Northeastern states"), but lowercase is also common in general description.
Synonymes
Northeast (Refers to the region itself; "northeastern" describes things connected to it.)
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New England (A narrower U.S. region that is often included within the broader "northeastern" area.)
Antonymes
southern (Relating to the South rather than the Northeast.)
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western (Relating to the West rather than the Northeast.)
Collocations
northeastern states
|northeastern cities
|northeastern culture
|northeastern accent
|northeastern voters
|northeastern climate
|northeastern economy
|northeastern schools
|northeastern farmland
|northeastern region
Thèmes
geography
|culture
|politics
Exemples
- Many universities in the northeastern U.S. have long winters and short springs.
- She has a slight northeastern accent that people notice right away.
- The company expanded its services across several northeastern states.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He moved to a northeastern state for work.
- Northeastern winters can be very cold.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
northeastern
API
GB/nˌɔɹθˈistɚn/
US/nˌɔɹθˈistɚn/
Syllabes et accentuation
north - east - ern (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (east)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: northeastern
- Comparative: northeasterner
- Superlative: northeasternest
Famille de mots
Expressions
northeastern university
1/nˌɔɹθˈistɚn jˌunəvˈɚsəti/
fixed phrase
university in Boston, Massachusetts
a university in Boston, USA
Exemples
- She was accepted to Northeastern University for engineering.
- He graduated from Northeastern University and stayed in Boston for work.
the northeastern united states
1/ðə nˌɔɹθˈistɚn junˈaɪtɪd stˈeɪts/
fixed phrase
U.S. region in the Northeast
the Northeast area of the United States
Exemples
- Snowfall is usually heavier in the northeastern United States than in the South.
- The band toured the northeastern United States in early spring.
- Many older industrial cities are located in the northeastern United States.