The difference between Northeast and Southwest
When used as nouns, northeast means the compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as ne, whereas southwest means the compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225, abbreviated as sw.
When used as adjectives, northeast means towards the northeast, whereas southwest means of or pertaining to the southwest.
check bellow for the other definitions of Northeast and Southwest
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Northeast as a noun:
The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45, abbreviated as NE.
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Northeast as an adjective:
Towards the northeast; northeastward.
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Northeast as an adjective:
In the northeast; northeastern.
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Northeast as an adjective:
From the northeast, northeasterly.
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Southwest as a noun:
The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225, abbreviated as SW.
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Southwest as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwestern.
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Southwest as an adjective:
Towards the southwest, southwestwards, southwestern.
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Southwest as an adjective:
From the southwest, southwesterly