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Thesouthwest vs Southeast - What's the difference?

thesouthwest | southeast |

As a noun southeast is

the direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135°, abbreviated as se.

As an adjective southeast is

southeastern (uk : south-eastern), southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.

thesouthwest

Not English

Thesouthwest has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

southeast

English

Alternative forms

* south-east * sou'-east

Noun

(en noun)
  • The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135°, abbreviated as SE.

    • Derived terms

    * southeast by east * southeast by south

    Coordinate terms

    * (compass point) northeast, northwest, southwest

    Adjective

    (head) (US) or'' south-east ''(UK)
  • southeastern (UK : south-eastern), southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.
  • Towards the southeast (UK : south-east); southeastwards.
  • From the southeast, southeasterly