southeast
word
/ˌsaʊˈθist/
sowth-EEST
/sˈaʊθiːst/
sowth-EEST
Definition
The direction that is halfway between south and east. It can also refer to a region in this direction.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly with places, weather, and geography (e.g., 'the southeast corner', 'winds from the southeast'). Can be a noun ('the Southeast'), adjective, or adverb. Often abbreviated as 'SE' in maps and addresses.
Spanish: surestePortuguese (BR): sudestePortuguese (PT): sudesteChinese (Simplified): 东南Chinese (Traditional): 東南Hindi: दक्षिण-पूर्वArabic: الجنوب الشرقيBengali: দক্ষিণ-পূর্বRussian: юго-востокJapanese: 南東Vietnamese: đông namKorean: 남동Turkish: güneydoğuUrdu: جنوب مشرقIndonesian: tenggara
Example Sentences
The sun rises in the southeast during winter.
basic
Turn to the southeast at the end of the street.
basic
They live in the southeast part of the city.
basic
Winds from the southeast brought heavy rain last night.
natural
You’ll find great beaches in the Southeast.
natural
The airport is about ten miles southeast of downtown.
natural