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Meaning of
northerly
in English
northerly
us
//ˈnɔrθərli//
uk
//ˈnɔːðəlɪ//
#moderate
Definitions
Adverb
towards
the
north
;
in
a
northward
direction
The
ship
sailed
northerly
through
the
night
.
originating
from
the
north
The
northerly
wind
brought
cold
air
from
the
Arctic
.
Adjective
facing
or
directed
northward
The
northerly
exposure
of
the
house
receives
plenty
of
sunlight
.
located
in
the
northern
area
The
northerly
part
of
the
city
has
a
colder
climate
.
from
a
northern
direction
The
northerly
breeze
cooled
the
summer
air
.