North is one of the four main directions. It is the opposite of south. People use north to say where something is on a map or compass.
The sun rises in the east, not north.
Look north to find the mountain peak.
North can mean the area or part of a place that is towards the direction north. It often describes regions or parts of countries.
I live in the north of the city.
The north is colder than the south.
When we use north as an adjective, it means something related to the direction north. For example, a north door faces north.
They have a north window in their house.
The north wind is very cold today.
North can be used as an adverb to say someone or something moves in a north direction. It shows movement toward the north.
We must head north to reach the town.
The birds flew north for the winter.
In computers, 'north' means the northbridge chip. This chip connects important parts like the processor to memory and graphics cards. It controls fast data flow.
The north bridge handles fast communication on this motherboard.
Upgrade your north chipset for better speed.
'Go north' or 'head north' is a way to say something is rising or improving. It is used when numbers or conditions get better or bigger.
Prices are going north this year.
Sales headed north after the new ad.
North in navigation can mean the true north point on Earth, which is different from magnetic north. Navigators use this to find exact directions.
The compass points to magnetic north, not true north.
Pilots often navigate using true north directions.
Maps usually show north at the top. This helps people read the map and know where places are located.
On the map, north is at the top.
Turn the map so the north points up.
