southeast: Meaning and Definition of
south•east
Pronunciation: (south"ēst'Naut.sou"ēst'), [key]
— n.
- the point or direction midway between south and east. Abbr.: SE
- a region in this direction.
- (cap.) the southeast region of the United States.
—adj.
- lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the southeast.
- coming from the southeast, as a wind.
—adv.
- in the direction midway between south and east.
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