adverb
in a northeastward direction
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the river flows northeastward to the gulf
• Syn: ↑northeastward
• Derived from adjective: ↑northeastward, ↑northeastward (for: ↑northeastward)
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\\-dlē\ adverb (or adjective) : toward or from the northeastward : northeasterly
Useful english dictionary. 2012.