North (noun)

1. The direction towards the point on the horizon which is vertically above a given position.
2. The northern part of a particular region, country, etc.
3. The direction to the left of a person facing east.
4. The magnetic pole that lies in the direction of the geographical North Pole.

Origin:

From middle english northe, north, northward, from old english norþ, from proto-germanic *norþrą. cognate with dutch noord, german nord, norwegian bokmål nord.

Examples:

1. The compass needle always points towards the north.
2. The north of the country is known for its cold and harsh climate.
3. If you're driving from New York to Boston, you'll need to head north on the interstate.
4. The aurora borealis is often visible from regions near the North Pole.
5. The North Star has been used for navigation by sailors and astronomers for centuries.