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

a bitter wind blew from the north

Mount Kenya is to the north of Nairobi

the northern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town

there will be heavy wintry showers, particularly in the north

the player occupying a designated position at the table, sitting opposite and partnering South

North deals and opens one club

lying towards, near, or facing the north

the north bank of the river

the north door

of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, region, or town

North Wales

North African

to or towards the north

the town is twenty-five miles north of Newport

a north-facing wall

above (a particular amount, cost, etc.)

they expect to spend north of $6 million for this latest campaign