southeast

[ˌsaʊθˈiːst]

southeast Definition

  • 1the direction that is between south and east
  • 2the southeastern part of a place or region

Using southeast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "southeast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wind is coming from the southeast.

  • Example

    We're heading southeast on this road.

  • Example

    The storm is moving towards the southeast.

  • Example

    The city is located in the southeast corner of the state.

southeast Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with southeast

  • a subregion of Asia consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia

    Example

    I'm planning to travel to Southeast Asia next year.

  • a region in the eastern part of the United States that includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

    Example

    She grew up in the southeastern United States.

  • a region in Europe that includes the countries of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Turkey

    Example

    He's planning a trip to southeastern Europe next summer.

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Summary: southeast in Brief

The term 'southeast' [ˌsaʊθˈiːst] refers to the direction between south and east, as well as the southeastern part of a place or region. It is commonly used in giving directions, weather forecasts, and geographical descriptions, such as 'The city is located in the southeast corner of the state.' 'Southeast' also extends into phrases like 'southeast Asia,' and is often abbreviated as 'SE.'

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