North
noun
The direction which is the topmost part of a map, or to the left of a person facing east.
Canada is to the north of United States.
Often appears as...
- north pole
- north side
noun
The compass point that corresponds to this direction.
Our compass is pointing towards the North.
Often appears as...
- true north
- magnetic north
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Technical
adjective
Located in or facing the direction of the north.
We live in a north facing apartment.
Often appears as...
- north side
- north entrance
adverb
Towards the north.
We headed north after the meeting.
Often appears as...
- go north
- move north
noun
One of the four main points of the compass, towards the top of a map.
Winds from the north were chilly.
Often appears as...
- north wind
- north star
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Academic
noun
The industrialized countries located in the northern part of the globe, especially North America and Europe.
The wealth divide between the north and the south is huge.
Often appears as...
- global north
- north countries
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Academic
noun
The direction which is the topmost part of a map, or to the left of a person facing east.
Canada is to the north of United States.
Often appears as...
- north pole
- north side
noun
The compass point that corresponds to this direction.
Our compass is pointing towards the North.
Often appears as...
- true north
- magnetic north
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Located in or facing the direction of the north.
We live in a north facing apartment.
Often appears as...
- north side
- north entrance
adverb
Towards the north.
We headed north after the meeting.
Often appears as...
- go north
- move north
noun
One of the four main points of the compass, towards the top of a map.
Winds from the north were chilly.
Often appears as...
- north wind
- north star
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The industrialized countries located in the northern part of the globe, especially North America and Europe.
The wealth divide between the north and the south is huge.
Often appears as...
- global north
- north countries
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/2Map Orientation
When reading maps, 'north' is usually upwards and is a reference point for navigation.
The treasure map indicated we should start walking towards the north.
Pro Tip 2/2Facing East Understanding
If you face east and extend your left arm, that's the north direction.
To find north, face the sunrise and your left side will be pointing north.
Pro Tip 1/2Map Orientation
When reading maps, 'north' is usually upwards and is a reference point for navigation.
The treasure map indicated we should start walking towards the north.
Pro Tip 2/2Facing East Understanding
If you face east and extend your left arm, that's the north direction.
To find north, face the sunrise and your left side will be pointing north.
Pro Tip 1/2Map Orientation
When reading maps, 'north' is usually upwards and is a reference point for navigation.
The treasure map indicated we should start walking towards the north.
Pro Tip 2/2Facing East Understanding
If you face east and extend your left arm, that's the north direction.
To find north, face the sunrise and your left side will be pointing north.
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The science of skin...
The further north they traveled, the less direct sunshine they saw. This was a problem because although UV light can damage skin, it also has an important parallel benefit. UV helps our bodies produce vitamin D, an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals,
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The path toward...
kilometers away in the very north of the country we were able to call that state to order they returned bed nets communities got them more importantly did two things the people in those stores were reprimanded in fact many lost their jobs but what was even more
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The Venus Fly Trap’s...
world's most iconic carnivorous plants yet it is native to small areas of pine habitat in north and south carolina existing in nutrient poor soil the venus flytrap harvests the vital food it needs by catching prey in its jaw-like leaves
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Ants Ingenious Survival...
using their incredible swarm intelligence fire ants are taking on the world as well as invading america they have started to colonize australia with global warming they are likely to invade europe as far north as southern england
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Deadly Killer Whale...
of an extraordinary hunt the gray whale calf is just a few weeks it's following its mother north towards the summer feeding grounds in alaska they've reached monterey bay where a deep trench cuts in from the sea
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
So something felt very wrong about the world. It was a sense, almost, of betrayal, when this little blue dot started at my house, and went running off toward the north leaving me behind. I wasn't moving.
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Penguins Huddle To Keep...
this dot on the north west coast is one of them an emperor penguin colony the world's most grueling winter is on its way so how have the emperors prepared for it
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5 Reasons Ants Are...
separating the ants so they can return to their colony these eggs are a thai delicacy and a favorite dish of the north by working with wildlife farmers in
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9/11 Impact Anatomy PIPE...
north tower from the inside out purdue used original construction blueprints photographs and construction data to create a wireframe world trade
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200 Hippos Cause Mayhem...
most hippos have headed north following their all-important water some are still in search of a refuge
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The science of skin...
The further north they traveled, the less direct sunshine they saw. This was a problem because although UV light can damage skin, it also has an important parallel benefit. UV helps our bodies produce vitamin D, an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals,
Video examples
The path toward...
kilometers away in the very north of the country we were able to call that state to order they returned bed nets communities got them more importantly did two things the people in those stores were reprimanded in fact many lost their jobs but what was even more
Video examples
The Venus Fly Trap’s...
world's most iconic carnivorous plants yet it is native to small areas of pine habitat in north and south carolina existing in nutrient poor soil the venus flytrap harvests the vital food it needs by catching prey in its jaw-like leaves
Video examples
Ants Ingenious Survival...
using their incredible swarm intelligence fire ants are taking on the world as well as invading america they have started to colonize australia with global warming they are likely to invade europe as far north as southern england
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
of an extraordinary hunt the gray whale calf is just a few weeks it's following its mother north towards the summer feeding grounds in alaska they've reached monterey bay where a deep trench cuts in from the sea
Video examples
Todd Humphreys: How to...
So something felt very wrong about the world. It was a sense, almost, of betrayal, when this little blue dot started at my house, and went running off toward the north leaving me behind. I wasn't moving.
Video examples
Penguins Huddle To Keep...
this dot on the north west coast is one of them an emperor penguin colony the world's most grueling winter is on its way so how have the emperors prepared for it
Video examples
5 Reasons Ants Are...
separating the ants so they can return to their colony these eggs are a thai delicacy and a favorite dish of the north by working with wildlife farmers in
Video examples
9/11 Impact Anatomy PIPE...
north tower from the inside out purdue used original construction blueprints photographs and construction data to create a wireframe world trade
Video examples
200 Hippos Cause Mayhem...
most hippos have headed north following their all-important water some are still in search of a refuge
Example 1 of 10
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Martha Beck
American Author
To live a life that is wrong for you is a form of dying. There are people who have lives that look perfect. They try to be happy, they believe they should be happy, they are trying to like it, but if it's off course from their north star, they aren't satisfied.
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Steve Case
American Businessman
If you're doing something new you've got to have a vision. You've got to have a perspective. You've got to have some north star you're aiming for, and you just believe somehow you'll get there, which kind of gets to the passion point.
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Anne Murray
Canadian Musician
Once, I was up north with friends and, after dinner, one lady who was at the table said, 'Would you sing for me?' and I went 'Well, sure.' And the other women are looking and going, 'You never sing for us.' Well, you never ask me.
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Ueli Steck
Swiss Athlete
That's what it's all about. It doesn't matter if you climbed the Eiger's north face in two hours and forty-seven minutes or in two days. If it's your challenge, and you're happy with it, that's the most important thing.
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Alexander Armstrong
English Actor
Durham is the most beautiful place. Whenever I'm on a train going north I have to stand, nose pressed to the window, as we pass Durham. I don't think there's a better view in the world.
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Gina Rinehart
Australian Businesswoman
I spent much of my childhood on stations up north, loving that life and with many, many special memories, and so the country holds a very real place in my heart.
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Martin McGuinness
Irish Politician
You could count on the fingers of one hand the number of people in the north who said to me, 'When did you leave the IRA?
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
North Americans don't understand... that our country is not just Cuba; our country is also humanity.
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Orville Wright
American Inventor
We laid the track on a smooth stretch of ground about one hundred feet north of the new building.
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Lionel Murphy
Australian Politician
We are deeply conscious of the fact that our north and west must be developed.
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Martha Beck
American Author
To live a life that is wrong for you is a form of dying. There are people who have lives that look perfect. They try to be happy, they believe they should be happy, they are trying to like it, but if it's off course from their north star, they aren't satisfied.
Quote examples
Steve Case
American Businessman
If you're doing something new you've got to have a vision. You've got to have a perspective. You've got to have some north star you're aiming for, and you just believe somehow you'll get there, which kind of gets to the passion point.
Quote examples
Anne Murray
Canadian Musician
Once, I was up north with friends and, after dinner, one lady who was at the table said, 'Would you sing for me?' and I went 'Well, sure.' And the other women are looking and going, 'You never sing for us.' Well, you never ask me.
Quote examples
Ueli Steck
Swiss Athlete
That's what it's all about. It doesn't matter if you climbed the Eiger's north face in two hours and forty-seven minutes or in two days. If it's your challenge, and you're happy with it, that's the most important thing.
Quote examples
Alexander Armstrong
English Actor
Durham is the most beautiful place. Whenever I'm on a train going north I have to stand, nose pressed to the window, as we pass Durham. I don't think there's a better view in the world.
Quote examples
Gina Rinehart
Australian Businesswoman
I spent much of my childhood on stations up north, loving that life and with many, many special memories, and so the country holds a very real place in my heart.
Quote examples
Martin McGuinness
Irish Politician
You could count on the fingers of one hand the number of people in the north who said to me, 'When did you leave the IRA?
Quote examples
Fidel Castro
Statesman
North Americans don't understand... that our country is not just Cuba; our country is also humanity.
Quote examples
Orville Wright
American Inventor
We laid the track on a smooth stretch of ground about one hundred feet north of the new building.
Quote examples
Lionel Murphy
Australian Politician
We are deeply conscious of the fact that our north and west must be developed.
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