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She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 1202
north
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Meanings
noun
- the direction in which a compass needle normally points, towards the horizon on the left-hand side of a person facing east, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction.E.g. a bitter wind blew from the north
- the northern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town.E.g. there will be heavy wintry showers, particularly in the north
- the player occupying a designated position at the table, sitting opposite and partnering South.E.g. North deals and opens one club
adjective
- lying towards, near, or facing the north.E.g. the north bank of the river
- of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, region, or town.E.g. North Wales
adverb
- to or towards the north.E.g. the town is twenty-five miles north of Newport
- above (a particular amount, cost, etc.).E.g. they expect to spend north of $6 million for this latest campaign
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