B1
southeast vs southwest
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| southeastnoun/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/ | Meaning the direction or region between south and east; the southeastern part of a place | Goes with in the southeast | Example Vietnam is a country in the southeast of Asia. |
| southwestnoun/ˌsaʊθˈwest/ | Meaning the direction or area halfway between south and west | Goes with southwest of | Example Most of the country's wine comes from vineyards in the southwest. |
Which word fits?
1 of 4Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The storm is moving toward the at about twenty miles an hour.