Definition of SOUTHEAST

southeast

Meanings

Plural: southeasts

Noun

  • the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
  • the southeastern region of the United States
  • the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point
  • a location in the southeastern part of a country, region, or city
  • The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

Adjective Satellite

  • coming from the southeast
    • "southeasterly breezes"
  • situated in or oriented toward the southeast

Adverb

  • to, toward, or in the southeast

Adj

  • Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
  • Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
  • Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.

Adv

  • Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.

Origin / Etymology

From south + east.

Synonyms

SE, sou'-east, south-east, southeasterly, southeastern, southeastern United States, southeastward

Antonyms

northwest

Scrabble Score: 12

southeast is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
southeast is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
southeast is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

southeast is a valid Words With Friends word