south
west
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the direction midway between south and west
- The wind blew from the southwest.
- The hikers set off toward the southwest to reach the mountain base.
- The wind was blowing from the southwest, bringing cooler air.
- The town lies to the southwest of the capital.
- The sun sets in the southwest, casting a beautiful glow over the landscape.
Synonyms:
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the area or region located in the southwest part of a place
- The farm is situated in the southwest of the valley.
- The school is in the southwest of the town, near the park.
- The desert stretches across the southwest of the country.
- The company has its headquarters in the southwest of the city center.
- The park is located in the southwest of the city, near the river.