Southeast Meaning
/sawˈθɪjst/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
adjOf, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
Sentence Examples
Deal is in the southeast of England, about 110 kilometers away from London.
Jim is about to take a trip to southeast Asia.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The weather forecast indicated that the cold front would move from the northwest to the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The storm is moving towards the ____, and residents in that area should prepare for heavy rain.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The first rocket exploded on the southeast camp fire perimeter, and the second dropped in to the northwest, a few hundred meters from the center of the workforce complex."
— 2014, Robert Barr, For the Love of Flight, Dorrance Publishing, →ISBN, page 61:
"On the north side of town, there’s a golf course Colstrip residents can use for free. Castle Rock Lake, just west of town, attracts residents from across southeast Montana."
— 2020 February 20, Amanda Garant, “Colstrip, Montana: Family Town, First. Company Town, Second.”, in Eastern Montana Land & Home, archived from the original on 03 Dec 2020:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The weather forecast indicated that the cold front would move from the northwest to the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The storm is moving towards the ____, and residents in that area should prepare for heavy rain.