Definitions of Northeast:

• noun:   the northeastern region of the United States
• noun:   the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
• adjective:   coming from the northeast

  Example: "Northeasterly winds"

• adjective:   situated in or oriented toward the northeast

  Example: "The northeasterly part of the island"

• adverb:   to, toward, or in the northeast