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southeast

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noun/sawˈθɪjst/
  1. 1

    The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

adj/sawˈθɪjst/
  1. 1

    Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.not-comparableusually

    • The first rocket exploded on the southeast camp fire perimeter, and the second dropped in to the northwest, a few hundred meters from the center of the workforce complex.
    • On the north side of town, there’s a golf course Colstrip residents can use for free. Castle Rock Lake, just west of town, attracts residents from across southeast Montana.
  2. 2

    Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.not-comparableusually

    • A southeast course.
  3. 3

    Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.not-comparableusually

    • A southeast wind.
adv/sawˈθɪjst/
  1. 1

    Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.not-comparableusually

    • We are travelling southeast at the moment.
    • Valencia is southeast of Madrid.

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