southeastward

/ˈsaʊθˌistwərd/
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Other forms: southeastwards

Definitions of southeastward
  1. noun
    the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
    synonyms: SE, sou'-east, southeast
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    type of:
    compass point, point
    any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
  2. adjective
    toward the southeast
    synonyms:
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
  3. adverb
    in a southeastward direction
    “the river flows southeastward to the gulf”
    synonyms: southeastwardly
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