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
Examples from the Web for southeast
Contemporary Examples of southeast
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 8501Clive Irving
January 6, 2015
It is very popular in Southeast Asia and has had massive growth.
While 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.
Wilderness was what I needed most in those days, after returning from war in Southeast Asia.
Historical Examples of southeast
“He should be on the southeast side,” said McBain, and rode off in that direction.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
To the southeast of it was a section known as the Labyrinth.
At last came a southeast gale and the San Jose drove before it.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
Southeast of Brzezany the battle continued with less intensity.
Clemente Island rose a dark, long, barren, lonely land to the southeast.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
southeast
- 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
Southeast
- the Southeast the southeastern part of Britain, esp the London area