North Definition
north
adverb
- in a northern direction; "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north!"
adjective
- situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north; "artists like north light"; "the north portico"
noun
- the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
- the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War); "he has visited every state in the Union"; "Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union"; "the North's superior resources turned the scale"
- the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
- a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city
- the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point
- the direction in which a compass needle points
- British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)
"North" in song lyrics
See how north is used in real songs:
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"Sold more then sold forth from South to North"
3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race -
"North opens up the cloth, the arrow pointed to the East to the North"
9th Prince f/ 60 Second Assassin — Killa Machinez -
"It's ironic, negative broke to north"
Afu-Ra — Whirlwind Thru Cities
Words that rhyme with north
Usage tips for "north"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "north" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for north to find words that pair well.