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southeast.

The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sawˈθɪjst/British, Southern, Standard
  1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

adj/sawˈθɪjst/British, Southern, Standard
  1. Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.

    not-comparable · usually
  2. Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.

    not-comparable · usually
    A southeast course.
  3. Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.

    not-comparable · usually
    A southeast wind.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

adv/sawˈθɪjst/British, Southern, Standard
  1. Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.

    not-comparable · usually
    We are travelling southeast at the moment.
    Valencia is southeast of Madrid.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

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