southwest
|south-west|
/ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/
direction between south and west
Etymology
'southwest' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sūþ' meaning 'south' and 'west' meaning 'west'.
'sūþwest' in Old English transformed into the modern English word 'southwest'.
Initially, it meant 'the direction between south and west', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between south and west, or 225°.
The wind is coming from the southwest.
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Adjective 1
situated in, directed toward, or facing the southwest.
They live in the southwest corner of the city.
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Adverb 1
to, toward, or in the southwest.
The plane flew southwest.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 14:32