southeaster
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Definition
- Noun:
- A strong wind from the southeast: A southeaster is a powerful wind that originates from the southeast direction.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sailors prepared for the approaching southeaster.
- A fierce southeaster battered the coast for two days.
- The forecast warns of a strong southeaster developing overnight.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun (capitalized): When referring to a specific, named windstorm.
- The Great Southeaster of 1898 caused massive flooding in the region.
Variants and Related Words
Southeasterly (adjective/adverb): Coming from or moving toward the southeast.
- A southeasterly breeze. (adjective)
- The storm moved southeasterly. (adverb)
Southeastern (adjective): Relating to the southeast region.
- The southeastern part of the country.
Synonyms
- Southeasterly wind: A wind blowing from the southeast.
- Southeast gale: A very strong southeast wind.
Noun
- a strong wind from the southeast