southwesterly

CEFRB1

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstərli/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Coming from or moving toward the southwest.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    From the southwest.

Examples

  • In this part of the country, a southwesterly wind is often associated with a storm.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a wind, coming from the southwest.

  2. Situated in, or pointing to, the southwest.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A strong wind or storm from the southwest.

Synonyms

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