southeast

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The point on a compass that lies halfway between east and south.

   The storm moved in from the southeast just before noon.

   We sailed toward the southeast for most of the afternoon.

   Oppositenorthwest

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2. 2
   adverb

   Toward the direction that lies halfway between east and south.

   We drove southeast until we reached the coast.

   The geese fly southeast every fall.

   Similarsoutheastward, southeastwards

   Oppositenorthwest, northwestward

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3. 3
   adjective

   Placed toward, or going toward, the direction halfway between east and south.

   They built the cabin on the southeast slope of the mountain.

   The little boat kept a steady southeast course all morning.

   Similarsoutheasterly, southeastward

   Oppositenorthwest, northwesterly

4. 4
   adjective

   Belonging to or found in the southeast part of a place.

   Southeast Asia includes countries like Thailand and Vietnam.

   The southeast counties have milder winters than the north.

   Similarsoutheastern

   Oppositenorthwestern, northwest

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5. 5
   adjective

   Blowing or coming from the direction halfway between east and south.

   A warm southeast wind brought rain to the valley.

   Sailors welcomed the steady southeast breeze.

   Similarsoutheasterly

   Oppositenorthwest, northwesterly

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