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NORTHERLY

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Northerly.

How to pronounce northerly:

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Northerly - as a noun

A wind that blows from the north

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boreas8north windnorther10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Northerly - as an adverb

In a northern direction

Example: "They earn more up north"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
north8northward16northwards17

Northerly - as an adjective satellite

Oriented toward the north

Example: "The northern suburbs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northern11

Coming from the north; used especially of wind

Example: "A northern snowstorm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northern11

Northerly - as an adjective

Facing the north; directed towards the north.

Located in a northern region

Coming from the north.

Example Sentences

"The northerly wind brought a chill to the air."
"The airplane flew in a northerly direction."
"We hiked along a northerly path through the mountains."
"The northerly storm caused heavy snowfall in the region."
"She adjusted her sails to catch the northerly breeze."
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Word Game Points

Is NORTHERLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, northerly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NORTHERLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is NORTHERLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, northerly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NORTHERLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is NORTHERLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, northerly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NORTHERLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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