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northwest Antonyms

Opposite of northwest

Because the opposite of northwest shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The compass direction or point halfway between north and west, at a bearing of 315 degrees.

Usage Example

"Dark storm clouds were gathering rapidly in the southeast."

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southeast

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated toward, facing, or located in the northwest.

Usage Example

"Our office is located on the southeast corner of the university campus."

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southeast
southeastern
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southeasterly

• noun (Context 3)

The northwestern part or region of a country, continent, or geographical area.

Usage Example

"Heavy seasonal rainfall is typical throughout the coastal southeast."

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southeast

• adverb (Context 4)

In, to, or toward the northwest.

Usage Example

"They drove fifty miles southeast to reach the coastal nature reserve."

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southeast
southeastward
southeastwards
southeasterly

• adjective (Context 5)

Originating from or blowing from the northwest (especially of wind or weather).

Usage Example

"A cold southeast wind swept across the open plains overnight."

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southeast
southeasterly
Strong
southeastern

Similar words to northwest

Words similar to northwest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

northwestern
northwestward
northwesterly
northwestwards
See all synonyms of northwest

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Northwest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/northwest
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