southeast
Translation
south-east, southeast
Examples
Florida is in the southeast of the United States.
Florida is in the southeast of the United States.
The wind is coming from the southeast.
The wind is coming from the southeast.
We drove in a southeast direction.
We drove in a south-east direction.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the direction or region between south and east Florida is in the southeast of the United States.
((adjective)) of, towards, or from the south-east We drove in a south-east direction.
((adverb)) towards the south-east The path continues south-east.
Similar Words
Antonyms: northwest
Etymology
A compound of 'south' and 'east', indicating the direction between south and east.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the two directions you already know: south and east. It's the point halfway between them on a compass.