southeast

[south-eest; Nautical sou-eest]

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noun

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.

adjective

lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the southeast.
coming from the southeast, as a wind.

adverb

in the direction midway between south and east.

Origin of southeast

before 900; Middle English southest, Old English sūthēast. See south, east

Related formssouth·east·ern, adjectivesouth·east·ern·most

[south-ee-stern-mohst or, esp. British, -muh st] /ˌsaʊθˈi stərnˌmoʊst or, esp. British, -məst/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for southeast

Contemporary Examples

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
It 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
While fighting has lessened, Ukrainian soldiers continue to die in the country's southeast.
Corruption Eats Away at Ukraine Military
Charles McPhedran
October 21, 2014
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
Wilderness was what I needed most in those days, after returning from war in Southeast Asia.
American Wilderness Faces the Firing Squad
Doug Peacock
July 6, 2014

Historical Examples

“He should be on the southeast side,” said McBain, and rode off in that direction.
The Law-Breakers
Ridgwell Cullum
To the southeast of it was a section known as the Labyrinth.
The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII)
Various
At last came a southeast gale and the San Jose drove before it.
Keziah Coffin
Joseph C. Lincoln
Southeast of Brzezany the battle continued with less intensity.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII)
Various
Clemente Island rose a dark, long, barren, lonely land to the southeast.
Tales of Fishes
Zane Grey

British Dictionary definitions for southeast

southeast

noun

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

adjective Also: southeastern

(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

adverb

in, to, towards, or (esp of the wind) from the southeast

Symbol: SE

Derived Formssoutheasternmost, adjective

Southeast

noun

the Southeast the southeastern part of Britain, esp the London area

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Word Origin and History for southeast

adv.

Old English suðeast; see south + east. Related: Southeasterly; southeastern.

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Examples from the Web for southeast

Contemporary Examples

Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.

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

“He should be on the southeast side,” said McBain, and rode off in that direction.

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.

Southeast of Brzezany the battle continued with less intensity.

Clemente Island rose a dark, long, barren, lonely land to the southeast.

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Word Origin and History for southeast

adv.

Origin of southeast