The difference between Southeast and Southwest
When used as nouns, southeast means the direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as se, whereas southwest means the compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225, abbreviated as sw.
When used as adjectives, southeast means southeastern, southeasternmost, whereas southwest means of or pertaining to the southwest.
check bellow for the other definitions of Southeast and Southwest
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Southeast as a noun:
The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135, abbreviated as SE.
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Southeast as an adjective:
Southeastern, southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.
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Southeast as an adjective:
Towards the southeast; southeastwards.
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Southeast as an adjective:
From the southeast, southeasterly.
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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