Definition of "north"

Kid-friendly meaning of north, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "north" mean?

north (noun) — the direction toward the top of most maps.

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Example sentences using "north"

Grade K–2
We walked north.
Grade 3–5
Our family drives north every summer to the cabin near the cool blue lake.
Grade 6–8
Migrating birds head north in spring and south in fall, finding their way across thousands of miles with help from the sun, stars, and Earth's magnetic field.

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