southeastward
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsaʊθˈiːstwərd/
KK: /ˈsaʊθˈiːstwərd/
adjective
Definition
In the direction of the southeast.
Example
The storm is moving southeastward, away from the coast.
Conversation
Have you ever traveled southeastward from here?
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's beautiful.
I want to go southeastward to explore the coast next summer.
That sounds amazing! I’d love to join you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
southeastern
downward
diagonal
Antonyms
northwestward
upward
horizontal
adverb
Definition
In the direction of the southeast.
Example
The storm is moving southeastward, away from the coast.
Conversation
Are you planning to travel southeastward this summer?
Yeah, I'm thinking about visiting the coast.
That sounds amazing! I love the beaches down southeastward.
noun
Definition
A direction or area that is towards the southeast.
Example
The wind is blowing southeastward today.
Conversation
Did you hear about the road trip to the southeastward region?
Yeah, it sounds like an amazing adventure!
I can't wait to explore all the sights down southeastward.
Root Explanation
Southeastward is formed from "southeast" (a directional term combining "south" from Old English *sūþ* meaning the direction of the sun's rise, and "east" from Old English *ēast* meaning the direction of the sunrise) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "southeastward" means in the direction of the southeast.
Memory Tip
Think of the direction where the sun rises in the morning ('east') and where it is warm ('south') — the '-ward' indicates moving in that direction.
Visually Confused Words
northeastward
northeastwards