Pronunciation: /saʊθˈwɛst/
noun a direction midway between south and west
A1 I live in the southwest of the city.
A2 The southwest corner of the room is where the sunlight comes in.
B1 The southwest region of the country is known for its beautiful landscapes.
B2 The southwest of the continent has a diverse range of cultures.
C1 The company is expanding its operations to the southwest to reach more customers.
C2 The southwest has been experiencing rapid economic growth in recent years.
adjective located in or moving toward the southwest
A1 I live in the southwest part of the city.
A2 The southwest corner of the room is where the sunlight comes in.
B1 The southwest region of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
B2 The southwest wind brought a cool breeze on a hot summer day.
C1 The southwest side of the mountain offers stunning views of the valley below.
C2 The southwest quadrant of the city is undergoing rapid development.
adverb in or toward the southwest direction
A1 I live in the southwest part of the city.
A2 She turned southwest at the intersection.
B1 The plane is flying southwest towards the coast.
B2 The storm is moving southwest and may hit our area.
C1 The company expanded its operations to the southwest region.
C2 The research team traveled southwest to study the rare species of birds.
formal The weather forecast predicts a cold front moving in from the southwest.
informal Let's take a road trip to the southwest for some sunshine and warmth.
slang I heard the party in the southwest is going to be lit this weekend.
figurative The company's profits have been steadily heading southwest for the past few quarters.
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