North is one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction that is in the opposite direction from south and perpendicular to east and west.
The term "north" can also refer to:
1. The northern part of a country or region
2. The North - a cultural region in the United States
3. The North Pole - the northernmost point on Earth
4. A wind that comes from the north
5. In finance, "going north" means prices are rising