The difference between Northwest and Southwest
When used as nouns, northwest means the compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as nw, whereas southwest means the compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225, abbreviated as sw.
When used as adjectives, northwest means of or pertaining to the northwest, whereas southwest means of or pertaining to the southwest.
check bellow for the other definitions of Northwest and Southwest
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Northwest as a noun:
The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315, abbreviated as NW.
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Northwest as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
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Northwest as an adjective:
Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
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Northwest as an adjective:
From the northwest, northwesterly
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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