1. the direction that is to your left when you are facing east; one of the four main compass directions
2. the northern part of a country, region, or area

1. located in or toward the north
2. coming from the north

1. toward the north

Examples

• The compass needle points north.
• They moved to the north of the country.
• The north wind was very cold.
• We drove north for three hours.
• The north side of the building gets less sunlight.
• Birds migrate north in the spring.
• The north entrance is closed for repairs.