Pronunciation

/səˈʊstən/ (suh-stuhn)

Definitions

• Adjective: Designating the compass direction lying between south and east; situated in that quarter. For example: “The house is located in the southeast corner of the property.”
• Noun: The region or area of the earth corresponding to this direction, typically in the southern part of a country or continent. For example: “We took a road trip through the southeastern United States.”
• Prepositional phrase: Expressing a spatial relationship, as in “in the southeast.” For example: “The storm hit the southeast coast with heavy rainfall.”

Phrases

• “In the southeast” refers to a specific geographic location.
• “Southeastern states” usually includes states like Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and parts of South Carolina and Tennessee.
• “Moving southeastward” describes a direction of travel.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The sunrise was beautiful, casting its golden light over the southeast horizon.”
• Noun: “We decided to explore the diverse landscapes of the southeastern United States.”
• Prepositional phrase: “The conference will be held in the auditorium, overlooking the southeast garden.”

Synonyms

• Southern-eastern
• Eastern-southern
• Southeastern region
• Southeast sector
• Quadrant

Note: “Southeast” does not have a verb form as it is not a action or state, but rather a direction or descriptor. It does not have noun or pronoun forms either, as it is not a person, thing, or abstract concept.