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1southeast
adverb south·east \sau̇th-ˈēst, nautical sau̇-ˈēst\
: to or toward the southeast
Full Definition of SOUTHEAST
: to, toward, or in the southeast
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First Known Use of SOUTHEAST
before 12th century
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2southeast
noun
: the direction between south and east
: the southeastern part of a country or region; especially : the southeastern part of the U.S.
Full Definition of SOUTHEAST
1
a : the general direction between south and east b : the point midway between the south and east compass points
2
capitalized : regions or countries lying to the southeast of a specified or implied point of orientation
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First Known Use of SOUTHEAST
14th century
3southeast
adjective
: located in or toward the southeast
: coming from the southeast
Full Definition of SOUTHEAST
1
: coming from the southeast <a southeast wind>
2
: situated toward or at the southeast <the southeast corner>
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First Known Use of SOUTHEAST
14th century
SOUTHEAST Defined for Kids
1southeast
adverb south·east \sau̇th-ˈēst\
Definition of SOUTHEAST for Kids
: to or toward the direction between south and east <We hiked southeast.>
2southeast
adjective
Definition of SOUTHEAST for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the southeast <the southeast corner of town>
3southeast
noun
Definition of SOUTHEAST for Kids
1
: the direction between south and east
2
cap : regions or countries southeast of a point that is mentioned or understood
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