southeast

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south

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

2. 2

   Of, in or pertaining to the southeast

   Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.

   • 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.
   • 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.
3. 3

   Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast

   Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.

   • A southeast course.
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   1. 4

      Coming from the southeast

      Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.

      • A southeast wind.
   2. 5

      Towards or in the direction of the southeast

      Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.

      • We are travelling southeast at the moment.
      • Valencia is southeast of Madrid.
   3. 6

      Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.

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