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SOUTHEASTERLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does southeasterly mean?
• SOUTHEASTERLY (adjective)
The adjective SOUTHEASTERLY has 2 senses:
1. coming from the southeast
2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast
Familiarity information: SOUTHEASTERLY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Coming from the southeast
Synonyms:
southeast; southeasterly
Context example:
southeasterly breezes
Similar:
south (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south)
Derivation:
southeaster (a strong wind from the southeast)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Situated in or oriented toward the southeast
Synonyms:
southeast; southeasterly; southeastern
Similar:
south (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south)
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