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the direction midway between north and west
- If you look to the northwest, you can see the mountain range.
- The summer winds come from the northwest.
- The sunset is most beautiful when seen from the northwest.
- The storm is approaching from the northwest.
- They set their course toward the northwest to reach the mountain range.
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an area situated in the northwest of a defined geographic space
- The northwest of the country is famous for its stunning coastlines.
- The company has its headquarters in the northwest of the city.
- The northwest of the region is known for its agricultural productivity.
- They moved to the northwest to enjoy a quieter, rural lifestyle.