Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
southeast
noun/adjective
/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/
Definition
The direction that lies halfway between south and east, specifically 135 degrees on a compass.
Examples
- The city lies to the southeast of the river.
- We traveled southeast on our journey to the coast.
- He pointed to the southeast when asked where to find the sun rising.
Meaning
Southeast refers both to a cardinal direction and the geographical area that is located to the southeast of a particular point.
Synonyms
- SE
- South-east
- South-eastward
