What is the meaning of Southeast?

noun

• The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees.
  • synonyms: sou'-east, southeastward, SE
• The southeastern region of the United States.
  • synonyms: southeastern United States
• The direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point.
• A location in the southeastern part of a country, region, or city.

adjective

• Coming from the southeast.
  • usage: "southeasterly breezes"
  • synonyms: southeasterly
• Situated in or oriented toward the southeast.
  • synonyms: southeastern, southeasterly

adverb

• To, toward, or in the southeast.
  • synonyms: south-east, sou'-east