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NORTH/nɔːθ/

Towards the top of most maps: north. In the north of the country / go north. South is the opposite. North wind and the North Star appear in stories. Capital N in place names: North Wales.

Meaning

The direction towards the top of most maps.

Examples

• “They live in the north of the country.”
• “They moved north last year.”
• “It is colder in the north.”

Good to know

in the north / go north. Opposite: south.

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