The difference between Northwest and Southeast

When used as nouns, northwest means the compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as nw, whereas southeast means the direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as se.

When used as adjectives, northwest means of or pertaining to the northwest, whereas southeast means southeastern, southeasternmost.


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  1. Northwest as a noun:

    The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as NW.

  1. Northwest as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

  2. Northwest as an adjective:

    Towards the northwest; northwestwards.

  3. Northwest as an adjective:

    From the northwest, northwesterly

  1. Southeast as a noun:

    The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as SE.

  1. Southeast as an adjective:

    Southeastern, southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.

  2. Southeast as an adjective:

    Towards the southeast; southeastwards.

  3. Southeast as an adjective:

    From the southeast, southeasterly.