south-southwest
Definition
Adverb - To, toward, or in the direction that is midway between south and southwest.
Usage
This word is used to describe a precise compass direction. It is more specific than saying "southwest" and indicates a bearing closer to south. - The storm is moving south-southwest at 15 miles per hour. - To reach the oasis, you must travel south-southwest from this point.
Advanced Usage
- In navigation and meteorology, "south-southwest" (often abbreviated SSW) is one of the 16 principal compass points. It corresponds to a bearing of approximately 202.5 degrees.
- It can be used attributively (like an adjective) before a noun to describe a wind or a direction.
- A strong south-southwest wind is expected tonight.
Variants and Related Words
- South-southwesterly (adjective/adverb): Coming from or moving toward the south-southwest.
- We felt a south-southwesterly breeze.
- South-southwestward (adverb): Toward the south-southwest.
- The river flows south-southwestward.
- SSW: The standard abbreviation.
Synonyms
- Toward the SSW: This is a descriptive synonym rather than a single word.
- From the north-northeast (when describing a wind's origin, not its direction of movement).
Notes
- This is a compound directional term. The primary directions are south and southwest; "south-southwest" specifies a point closer to south.
- There is no common phrasal verb or idiom based on this specific directional term.
Adverb
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to, toward, or in the south southwest
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