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southwest

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˌsaʊθˈwɛst// UK //saʊθwˈɛst// south·west

n. the direction or area that is halfway between south and west. It is often used to talk about a specific part of a country.

n. the compass point or direction situated halfway between south and west; a region or territory lying in this direction relative to a specified centre.


SIMPLE

The birds are flying toward the southwest.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to the southwest of the country during the winter to enjoy the warmer desert climate.

COMPLEX

The prevailing winds from the southwest brought a sudden shift in humidity, signaling the arrival of the seasonal monsoon rains that the local farmers had been expecting.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific geographic region.

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