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NW

Description:

NW stands for "Northwest" and is an abbreviation commonly used to refer to the direction on a compass or to indicate a general location within a specific region.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Direction

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The compass direction that is midway between north and west.

Example sentence: Hiking enthusiasts often prefer to explore the beautiful landscapes in the NW region of the country.

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Sense 2: Geographical Region

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A region situated in the northwestern part of a country, state, or city.

Example sentence: Seattle is a major city in the NW region of the United States.

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Sense 3: Abbreviation

Part of Speech: Abbreviation

Definition: Northwest.

Example sentence: I'll be attending a conference in the NW part of town.

Sense 4: Local Slang

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Something or someone that is considered trendy, fashionable, or cool within a specific locality.

Example sentence: That new café downtown is really NW; everyone's talking about how great the coffee is.

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