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Southeast

Definition:

The term "southeast" refers to the direction halfway between south and east on the compass.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective, Adverb

Senses:

Noun:

• A compass direction.
• One of the four cardinal points on the compass.
• The southeastern part of a place, region, or country.

Adjective:

• Relating to the southeastern part of an area.

Adverb:

• Toward or in the southeast direction.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The sun rises in the southeast.
2. If you walk toward the southeast, you will reach the beach.
3. The city is located in the southeast of the country.

Adjective:

1. We are planning a trip to the southeast coast.
2. The southeast region has a warm climate.
3. The southeast corner of the room needs some decoration.

Adverb:

1. We drove southeast for several hours.
2. They hiked southeast through the forest.
3. The storm is moving southeast at a fast pace.

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