noun
the direction opposite south
The compass points north.
The road goes north.
Common phrases & grammar
true north · magnetic north · north and south
American English
How to pronounce north
noun · adjective · adverb · prepositionA2Very common word
NORTH
/nɔɹθ/
One syllable.
the direction opposite south
What to listen for
“North” is usually pronounced /nɔɹθ/. Some American speakers pronounce it /nɑɹθ/; both are correct.
Meanings & examples
noun
the northern part of a country, city, or larger area
She lives in the north of the country.
The north is usually colder.
Common phrases & grammar
the north of the country · the north coast · northern Europe
in + the north
the north of + place
adjective
in, from, or toward the north
The north coast is beautiful.
A cold north wind is blowing.
Common phrases & grammar
north side · north coast · north wind
north + side/coast/border
the north + coast + of + place
adverb
toward or in the north
We drove north for two hours.
The birds fly north in spring.
Common phrases & grammar
head north · travel north · move north
go/travel + north
straight/due + north
Useful expressions
exactly toward the north
The compass points due north.
in a place farther north than another place
The village is north of the lake.
the bright star that appears almost directly above the North Pole
Sailors used the North Star to find their way.