south-southeast
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Definition
- Adverb:
- To, toward, or in the south southeast: This word describes a direction or location that is precisely midway between south and southeast on a compass.
Usage
- The word "south-southeast" is used to indicate a very specific compass point. It is primarily used in navigation, meteorology (e.g., wind direction), and when giving precise directional instructions.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The storm is moving south-southeast at 15 miles per hour.
- To reach the island, sail south-southeast for two hours.
- We hiked south-southeast from the base camp into the valley.
Advanced Usage
- As a noun (less common): The point on the compass or the direction itself.
- The wind is coming from the south-southeast.
Variants and Related Words
- South-southeasterly (adjective/adverb): A variant form with the same meaning, often used to describe a direction from the south-southeast.
- A south-southeasterly breeze cooled the afternoon.
- SSE: The standard abbreviation for south-southeast.
Synonyms
- SSE (abbreviation)
- 157.5 degrees (compass bearing)
Antonyms
- North-northwest (NNW): The opposite compass point.
Adverb
- to, toward, or in the south southeast