Southeast Definition

south-ēst, sou-ēst
noun
The direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between south and east; 45° east of due south.
Webster's New World
A district or region in or toward this direction.
Webster's New World
A region of the southeast United States generally including Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
In, of, to, toward, or facing the southeast.
Webster's New World
From the southeast.
A southeast wind.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb
In or toward the southeast.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Southeast

Noun

Singular:
southeast
Plural:
southeasts

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Southeast

  • the Southeast

Southeast Sentence Examples

  • The extensive forest of Eu lies to the southeast of the town.

  • From May until October the prevailing wind is southeast, from November to January it is north, and from February to April it is east.

  • Here you find articles in the encyclopedia on topics related to Southeast Asia.

  • The South Equatorial Current is produced by the southeast trades, and is more vigorous than its northern counterpart.

  • It is mountainous in the south and southeast, while in the north, west and south-west it is flat and in some places marshy.

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Words Starting With

SSOSOU

Words Ending With

TSTAST

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Words Starting With S and Ending With T

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