southeast
English meaning: Southeast
Definition
The direction or point on the compass midway between south and east.
Example
“The monsoon winds arrive from the southeast and bring heavy rains to the region.”
Another example: “Their flight took them southeast over the islands toward the mainland.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A compass point between south and east, used as noun, adjective, or adverb in navigation and weather reports. Often abbreviated SE on maps and compasses.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
A compound of 'south' and 'east'.
Synonyms
- southeastward
- southeasterly
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- compass
- bearing
- southeastern
- direction
- quadrant
- navigation
Common Collocations
- to the southeast
- southeast asia
- head southeast
- southeast corner
- southeast of
Word Forms
southeast (n/adj/adv); southeastern (adj); southeastward (adv)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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