Akademik

northeastward
I
noun
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
Syn: ↑northeast, ↑nor'-east, ↑NE
Hypernyms: ↑compass point, ↑point
II
adjective
toward the northeast
Similar to: ↑north
III
adverb
in a northeastward direction
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the river flows northeastward to the gulf

Syn: ↑northeastwardly
Derived from adjective: ↑northeastward (for: ↑northeastwardly)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.