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I was brought up west southwest coast of Scotland and my mother and father had a music shop, and so I was surrounded by pianos and drums and guitars, and music, of course.
Colin Hay

Meaning of "southwest" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOUTHWEST

southwest  [ˌsaʊθˈwɛst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOUTHWEST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Southwest can act as a noun, an adjective and an adverb.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SOUTHWEST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

southwest

Points of the compass

The points of the compass are points on a compass, specifically on the compass rose, marking divisions of the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, West. The number of points may be only the 4 cardinal points, or the 8 principal points adding the intercardinal directions northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest. In meteorological usage further intermediate points are added to give the sixteen points of a wind compass. Finally, at the most complete in European tradition, are found the full thirty-two points of the mariner's compass. In ancient China 24 points of the compass were used. The mariner's practice of boxing the compass is the action of naming all thirty-two points of the compass in order clockwise. The names of intermediate points are formed by the initials of the cardinal directions and their intermediate ordinal directions, and are very handy to refer to a heading in a general or colloquial fashion, without having to resort to computing or recalling degrees. For most applications, the minor points have been superseded by degrees measured clockwise from North.

Definition of southwest in the English dictionary

The first definition of southwest in the dictionary is the point of the compass or the direction midway between west and south, 225° clockwise from north. Other definition of southwest is usually preceded by the any area lying in or towards this direction. Southwest is also of or denoting the southwestern part of a specified country, area, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOUTHWEST


acquest
əˈkwɛst
bequest
bɪˈkwɛst
conquest
ˈkɒnkwɛst
inquest
ˈɪnˌkwɛst
Midwest
ˈmɪdˈwɛst
northwest
ˌnɔːθˈwɛst
preconquest
priːˈkɒnkwɛst
quest
kwɛst
request
rɪˈkwɛst
Sackville-West
ˌsækvɪl ˈwɛst
west
wɛst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOUTHWEST

southlander
southmost
southpaw
Southport
Southron
southward
southwardly
southwards
Southwark
Southwell
southwest by south
southwest by west
southwester
southwesterlies
southwesterly
southwestern
southwesternmost
southwestward
southwestwardly
southwestwards

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOUTHWEST

galley-west
go west
mae west
north by west
north-northwest
northwest by west
Old Northwest
Pacific Northwest
south by west
south-southwest
southwest by west
the northwest
the Southwest
the west
west-northwest
west-southwest

Synonyms and antonyms of southwest in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «southwest» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOUTHWEST

Find out the translation of southwest to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of southwest from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «southwest» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西南
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sudoeste
570 millions of speakers

English

southwest
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दक्षिण पश्चिम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جَنُوبٌ غَرْبِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

юго-запад
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sudoeste
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নৈর্ঋত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sud-ouest
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barat daya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Südwesten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

南西
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

남서쪽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sisih kidul
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hướng tây nam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தென்மேற்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नैऋत्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

güneybatısında
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sud-ovest
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

południowy zachód
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

південний захід
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sud-vest
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νοτιοδυτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

suidwes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sydväst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sørvest
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of southwest

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOUTHWEST»

The term «southwest» is very widely used and occupies the 7.448 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOUTHWEST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «southwest» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «southwest» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about southwest

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10 QUOTES WITH «SOUTHWEST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word southwest.
1
Carlos Alvarez
The Corona Extra brand was launched in Austin, Texas. From Austin, where it was exclusively for three or four months, it became more widely available in that state and in others, primarily in the southwest and western United States.
2
Clive Anderson
Well, I was very lucky. I was brought up west southwest coast of Scotland and my mother and father had a music shop, and so I was surrounded by pianos and drums and guitars, and music, of course.
3
Alain Ducasse
At my home in the southwest of France, I grow oak, hazel, and lemon trees in my backyard.
4
Barton Gellman
The United States, a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention, destroyed the last of its stocks of VX and other chemical agents on the Johnston Atoll, 825 miles southwest of Hawaii, in November 2000.
5
Colin Hay
I was brought up west southwest coast of Scotland and my mother and father had a music shop, and so I was surrounded by pianos and drums and guitars, and music, of course.
6
Sam Heughan
My accent is... sort of an Edinburgh sort of soft southwest Scottish accent. It could almost be English.
7
Randy Neugebauer
The Secure Fence Act, which authorizes the construction of 700 miles of security barriers along the southwest border, has now been sent to President Bush for his signature. This piece of legislation is an important piece of the border security puzzle.
8
John Shimkus
Various Turkish people invaded southwest Asia during the Middle Ages and carved an empire for themselves from lands occupied by the indigenous Semitic and Indo-European inhabitants.
9
Simon Winchester
We should all live in central or southwest Queensland in Australia, which is geologically stable. Or Kansas or Nebraska, because it's relatively geologically stable. I am sure there is no emergency plan for Topeka.
10
Susannah York
Someone had told me about a house in Wandsworth, southwest London - 21 Blenkarne Road - with an incredible garden, so I went and had a look. I walked in and just said, 'I want it.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOUTHWEST»

Discover the use of southwest in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to southwest and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Southwest Airlines
In detailing the airline's inner workings in the words of its own people, this book shows other companies how they can emulate Sothwest's powerful business model and strategies, as well as its hiring practices and corporate culture.
Chris Lauer, 2010
2
Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns
Over 200 patterns inspired by the great early cultures of the American Southwest.
Patrick Spielman, 1994
3
American Indians of the Southwest
Describes the history, culture, and social structure of the Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Ute, and Paiute Indian tribes More than providing a compendium of southwestern Indian history and culture, this remarkable book gives the reader an ...
Bertha Pauline Dutton, 1983
4
Deer of the Southwest: A Complete Guide to the Natural ...
" "In this book, anyone interested in deer will be treated to authoritative but nontechnical discussions of deer evolution, natural history, human use, physical characteristics, antler growth, movement, home ranges, density, diets, water ...
Jim Heffelfinger, 2006
5
The Indian Southwest, 1580-1830: Ethnogenesis and Reinvention
In The Indian Southwest, 1580-1830, Gary Clayton Anderson argues that, in the face of European conquest and severe droughts that reduced their food sources, Indians in the Southwest proved remarkably adaptable and dynamic.
Gary Clayton Anderson, 1999
6
Annals of Southwest Virginia, 1769-1800
This handsome two-volume set is one of the most thorough works on early Southwest Virginia and contains the journals of Colonel Thomas Batts, Dr. Thomas Walker, and Colonel Christopher Gist—three of the region's earliest explorers to ...
Lewis Preston Summers, 1992
7
Ancient peoples of the American Southwest
Documents some of the most relevant moments of America's prehistoric past as reflected by its ancient Southwest cultures, offering insight into the lesser-known sophistication of such people as the Anasazi, the Hohokam, and the Mogollon.
Stephen Plog, 2008
8
Native Peoples of the Southwest
"Griffin-Pierce has visited each tribal group profiled and has collaborated with native leaders to make the book as up-to-date and accurate as possible.
Trudy Griffin-Pierce, 2000
9
Nuts!: Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and ...
Reveals the secrets of Southwest Airlines' success and describes the unusual and unexpected inner workings of one of America's biggest success stories
Kevin Freiberg, Jackie Freiberg, 1998
10
A Great Aridness: Climate Change and the Future of the ...
A lyrical and deeply researched account of the impact of climate change on the landscape--and future--of the American Southwest.
William deBuys, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOUTHWEST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term southwest is used in the context of the following news items.
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Southwest sets 9th straight quarterly profit record
Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced Thursday $691 million in earnings, or $1.03 per diluted share, after excluding special items, for the highest rate of profits in ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
2
Southwest plane aborts takeoff at Midway due to engine fire
CHICAGO — A Southwest Airline plane aborted its takeoff from Midway Airport when an engine caught fire. A passenger posted this video on Twitter, as flight No ... «WGN-TV, Jul 15»
3
American, Southwest and other US airlines under investigation for …
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating airlines including American and Southwest to determine if the carriers have colluded on capacity decisions. «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
4
Southwest fares drop below $100 round trip in 72-hour sale
Southwest rolled out a 72-hour, nationwide fare sale Tuesday (June 2) in which the price of its flights are roughly based to distance. Dozens of the carrier's ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
5
Delta, Southwest Revamping Boarding Processes To Keep Flights …
The Associated Press reports that Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are taking two entirely different approaches to expediting the boarding in an effort to ... «The Consumerist, Jun 15»
6
Scenes from South By Southwest 2015
Scenes from South By Southwest 2015. Facebook · Twitter. 1/56. Back Next. Back. 1; 2; 3. Next. Back · Next. Recommended. Man decapitated in France terror ... «CBS News, Mar 15»
7
Southwest Jets to Keep Flying After Missed Inspections
Officials from Southwest, the Federal Aviation Administration and plane maker ... Around 1 a.m. Wednesday Eastern time, Southwest said the FAA approved “a ... «Wall Street Journal, Feb 15»
8
Southwest, Central Plains Face 'Unprecedented' Drought
Climate change is creating an “unprecedented” risk of severe drought in the Southwest and Central Plains. Rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall mean ... «Climate Central, Feb 15»
9
FBI investigates bomb threats against Southwest, Delta flights
Online bomb threats forced the emergency landing of a Delta and Southwest flight in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Delta responded with: "We take all ... «abc7news.com, Jan 15»
10
Southwest Airlines is saving billions on fuel
But it's not all bad news for Southwest's customers. Southwest is the leading low-cost carrier in the U.S. and it is expanding more abroad. It added five countries ... «CNNMoney, Jan 15»

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