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(so̵ut̸h′ēst′; naut. so̵u′-)

noun

the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between south and east; 45° east of due south
a district or region in or toward this direction

adjective

in, of, to, toward, or facing the southeast
from the southeast: a southeast wind

adverb

in or toward the southeast

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noun

Abbr. SE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due south and due east, or 135° east of due north.
An area or region lying in the southeast.
Southeast A region of the southeast United States generally including Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

adjective

To, toward, of, facing, or in the southeast.
Originating in or coming from the southeast: a southeast wind.

adverb

In, from, or toward the southeast.

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south·eastˈern adjective

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