south-eastern

A map shows the south-eastern region of the country.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the southeast: "south-eastern" describes something located in, coming from, or characteristic of the southeast direction or region.
   • Of a region or area: It refers to the part of a country, continent, or area that lies toward the southeast.

Usage Examples

• (The region located in the southeast.)
• (A wind coming from the southeast direction.)

Advanced Usage

• "south-eastern border": the boundary of a territory that faces or lies in the southeast.

  • The river forms the south-eastern border of the national park. (The river marks the southeast boundary.)

• "south-eastern states": states within a country that are located in the southeast region.

  • The south-eastern states are known for their agricultural output. (The states in the southeast region.)

Variants and Related Words

• Southeast (n, adj): the direction or region between south and east; also used as a shortened form of "south-eastern."
  • We traveled to the southeast of the island. (The southeast region.)
• Southeastern (adj): an alternative spelling of "south-eastern," meaning the same thing.
  • The southeastern coast is famous for its beaches. (The coast in the southeast.)

Synonyms

• Southeastward: toward or in the southeast direction.
  • The storm moved southeastward across the ocean. (Toward the southeast.)
• Southeasterly: coming from or situated in the southeast.
  • A southeasterly breeze kept the air fresh. (From the southeast.)

Related Idioms

• "south-eastern exposure": a position or orientation facing the southeast, often used in architecture or gardening.
  • The house has a south-eastern exposure, so it gets morning sunlight. (Facing the southeast.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (No common phrasal verbs are directly formed with "south-eastern"; it is primarily an adjective used in compound descriptions.)