The Opposite(Antonym) of “southeasterly”
The antonyms of southeasterly are northwesterly and northeasterly. These words describe opposite directions on a compass.
Explore all Antonyms of “southeasterly”
Definitions and Examples of northwesterly, northeasterly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located in or moving toward the northwest.
Example
The storm is coming from the northwesterly direction.
Located in or moving toward the northeast.
Example
The wind is blowing from the northeasterly direction.
Key Differences: northwesterly vs northeasterly
- 1Northwesterly refers to the direction towards the northwest, while northeasterly refers to the direction towards the northeast.
- 2These antonyms are relational, meaning they describe a relationship between two things, in this case, the direction on a compass.
Effective Usage of northwesterly, northeasterly
- 1Navigation: Use these antonyms to give or receive directions.
- 2Weather Forecasting: Use these antonyms to describe the direction of weather patterns.
- 3Geography: Use these antonyms to describe the location of places relative to each other.
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Remember this!
The antonyms northwesterly and northeasterly describe opposite directions on a compass. Use them for navigation, weather forecasting, and geography to describe the location of places relative to each other.
