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southeastwards

/ˌsaʊθˈiːstwərdz/ /ˌsʌθˈiːstwərdz/

Meanings
adjective adverb adverb
Southeastward

Examples :

"The southeastwards wind brought the smell of the ocean to our picnic in the park. "
direction geography

Related Words

Illustration ocean

ocean noun

/ˈəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

"The ocean separates the continents of Africa and South America. "

Illustration warmer

warmer adjective

/ˈwɔːmə/ /ˈwɔɹmɚ/

Having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

"The tea is still warm."

Illustration migrating

migrating verb

/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪɾɪŋ/

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

"Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

Illustration towards

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

Illustration smell

smell noun

/smɛl/

A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

"I love the smell of fresh bread."

Illustration southeastward

southeastward

/ˌsaʊθˈiːstwərd/ /ˌsʌʊθˈiːstwərd/

In or toward the southeast

"The flock of geese flew southeastward for the winter, heading towards warmer weather. "

Illustration brought

brought verb

/bɹɔːt/ /bɹɔt/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration picnic

picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

Illustration birds

birds noun

/bɜːdz/ /bɜɪdz/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

Illustration climates

climates noun

/ˈklaɪmɪts/

An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

"Scientists study how different farming techniques affect crop yields in various climates, considering the area between the equator and 30 degrees north latitude. "

Illustration winter

winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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heading verb

[ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ]

To be in command of. (See also head up.)

"Who heads the board of trustees?"