Definition of "Northeast" :

noun: a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city

noun: the northeastern region of the United States

noun: the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

noun: the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point

adjective: situated in or oriented toward the northeast

"The northeasterly part of the island."

adjective: coming from the northeast

"Northeasterly winds."

adverb: to, toward, or in the northeast