Southeast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Southeast is a noun meaning The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
Meaning
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
More Meanings
- Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
- Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.
- Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
Example Sentences
A southeast wind.
A southeast course.
Valencia is southeast of Madrid.
We are travelling southeast at the moment.
Word Forms
- southeasts
- south-east
Synonyms for southeast
Depending on context, synonyms include south, southeasterly, southeastern, se.
Antonyms for southeast
Common opposites include northwest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include se, southeasterly, southeastern, south, northeast, southwest.
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