southeast meaning and definition

SOUTHEAST noun

Definition of southeast (noun)

1. the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
   • synonyms: SE, sou'-east, southeastward
2. the southeastern region of the United States
   • synonyms: southeastern United States
3. the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point
4. a location in the southeastern part of a country, region, or city

SOUTHEAST adjective

Definition of southeast (adjective)

1. coming from the southeast
   • "southeasterly breezes"
   • synonyms: southeasterly
2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast
   • synonyms: southeasterly, southeastern

SOUTHEAST adverb

Definition of southeast (adverb)

1. to, toward, or in the southeast
   • synonyms: sou'-east, south-east