southeast
//sawˈθɪjst//
Forms
- Plural
- southeasts
- Comparative
- more southeast
- Superlative
- most southeast
- Comparative
- further southeast
- Superlative
- furthest southeast
Definitions
1.The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
1.Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
- The first rocket exploded on the southeast camp fire perimeter, and the second dropped in to the northwest, a few hundred meters from the center of the workforce complex.
- On the north side of town, there’s a golf course Colstrip residents can use for free. Castle Rock Lake, just west of town, attracts residents from across southeast Montana.
2.Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
3.Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.
1.Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
- We are travelling southeast at the moment.
- Valencia is southeast of Madrid.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4534
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English southest
From Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.