As adjectives, what are the differences among northerly, northern, and north?

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As adjectives, what are the differences among northerly, northern, and north?

We set off in a "northerly/northern/north" direction.
-Which is correct?

the "northerly/northern/north" end of a bridge
-Which is correct?

A "northerly/northern/north" wind was blowing hard last night.
-Which is correct?
 

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As adjectives, what are the differences between northerly, northern, and north?

We set off in a "northerly/northern/north" direction.
-Which is correct? northerly

the "northerly/northern/north" end of a bridge
-Which is correct? northern

A "northerly/northern/north" wind was blowing hard last night.
-Which is correct?
northerly or north

See above.
 
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