southeast
the point or direction midway between south and east. Abbreviation: SE
a region in this direction.
(initial capital letter) the southeast region of the United States.
lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the southeast.
coming from the southeast, as a wind.
in the direction midway between south and east.
Origin of southeast
1Other words from southeast
- southeastern, adjective
- south·east·ern·most [south-ee-stern-mohst or, especially British, -muhst], /ˌsaʊθˈi stərnˌmoʊst or, especially British, -məst/, adjective
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How to use southeast in a sentence
Around town and points southeast currently have the highest ice threat, but this is evolving.
D.C.-area forecast: Raw today. Iciness threat grows Saturday into early Sunday. | A. Camden Walker | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostA small area southeast of Interstate 95 in Southern Maryland saw up to 2 to 4 inches.
Snow ends, leading to an afternoon of melting; more storm chances to come this week | Brian Jackson, Dan Stillman, Andrew Freedman | February 7, 2021 | Washington PostWe exceeded actual snow amounts in locations east and southeast of Washington slightly, where only two to three inches fell over three days.
How an imperfect snowstorm forecast turned out mostly right | Jason Samenow | February 3, 2021 | Washington PostThis band is gradually shifting toward the east and southeast and should exit the Beltway in the next hour.
Updates: Snow showers focus inside the Beltway | Matt Rogers, Jason Samenow | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostBy early this evening we will start to see light mixed precipitation take over, with a glaze of ice possible tonight from Interstate 95 north and west, and some light rain southeast of there.
After 2 to 4 inches of snow, an icy night ahead in D.C. area. Snow showers possible Monday. | Jason Samenow, Dan Stillman, Andrew Freedman | February 1, 2021 | Washington Post
Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501 | Clive Irving | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is very popular in southeast Asia and has had massive growth.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370 | Lennox Samuels | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile fighting has lessened, Ukrainian soldiers continue to die in the country's southeast.
The involvement of Huda-Par and the Grey Wolves in the violence rocking the southeast augurs badly.
Kobani is Falling to ISIS in Syria. Kurd Protests Explode in Turkey. | Jamie Dettmer | October 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Kurdish towns across southeast Turkey there are reports of increasing clashes between Kurdish youngsters and police.
Impotent U.S. Airstrikes, Passive Turks and an ISIS Triumph | Jamie Dettmer | October 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat is not the case with the one that extends northwest and southeast, for it is flooded with sunlight most of the day.
Two miles from Winchelsea is Rye, another of the decayed seaports of the southeast coast.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyBy the way, there's another creek to the southeast yonder, where you see that gully in the mountain.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonAn attempt was next made to dig into a small sewer that ran from the southeast corner of the prison into the main sewer.
Work was begun in rear of the little kitchen-room previously abandoned at the southeast corner of the cellar.
British Dictionary definitions for southeast (1 of 2)
/ (ˌsaʊθˈiːst, nautical ˌsaʊˈiːst) /
the point of the compass or the direction midway between south and east, 135° clockwise from north
(often cap usually preceded by the) any area lying in or towards this direction
(sometimes capital) of or denoting the southeastern part of a specified country, area, etc
situated in, proceeding towards, or facing the southeast
(esp of the wind) from the southeast
in, to, towards, or (esp of the wind) from the southeast
- Symbol: SE
Derived forms of southeast
- southeasternmost, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Southeast (2 of 2)
/ (ˌsaʊθˈiːst) /
the Southeast the southeastern part of Britain, esp the London area
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