The difference between Northeast and Southeast
When used as nouns, northeast means the compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as ne, whereas southeast means the direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as se.
When used as adjectives, northeast means towards the northeast, whereas southeast means southeastern, southeasternmost.
check bellow for the other definitions of Northeast and Southeast
-
Northeast as a noun:
The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as NE.
-
Northeast as an adjective:
Towards the northeast; northeastward.
-
Northeast as an adjective:
In the northeast; northeastern.
-
Northeast as an adjective:
From the northeast, northeasterly.
-
Southeast as a noun:
The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as SE.
-
Southeast as an adjective:
Southeastern, southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.
-
Southeast as an adjective:
Towards the southeast; southeastwards.
-
Southeast as an adjective:
From the southeast, southeasterly.