southeast
noun
the point or direction midway between south and east. SE
southeast
American
[south-eest, sou-eest]
/ ˌsaʊθˈist, ˌsaʊˈist /
noun
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the point or direction midway between south and east. SE
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a region in this direction.
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(initial capital letter) the southeast region of the United States.
adjective
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lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the southeast.
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coming from the southeast, as a wind.
adverb
southeast
1
British
/ ˌsaʊθˈiːst, ˌsaʊˈiːst /
noun
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the point of the compass or the direction midway between south and east, 135° clockwise from north
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any area lying in or towards this direction
adjective
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(sometimes capital) of or denoting the southeastern part of a specified country, area, etc
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situated in, proceeding towards, or facing the southeast
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(esp of the wind) from the southeast
adverb
Southeast
2
British
/ ˌsaʊθˈiːst /
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of southeast
before 900; Middle English southest, Old English sūthēast. See south, east
Example Sentences
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From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to throw pebbles at concrete pillars symbolising the devil.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
In the runoff for the Democratic nomination in the 35th House district, which stretches southeast from the outskirts of San Antonio, sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia defeated sex-therapist Maureen Galindo.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The “Only in Monroe” episode was broadcast in southeast Michigan, the Associated Press reported, and also published to Colbert’s official YouTube page.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The U.S. is also present in the island with the Guantanamo Bay base in the southeast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
On the opposite side of the roof, facing southeast, Nyame stopped and stared at the dark, jagged mountains ringing the Golden Crescent.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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