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southwest Antonyms

Opposite of southwest

Because the opposite of southwest 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 midway between south and west.

Usage Example

"Storm clouds were gathering rapidly in the northeast."

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northeast

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated in, directed toward, or facing the southwest.

Usage Example

"The library is located on the northeast corner of the campus."

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northeast
northeasterly
northeastern
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northeastward

• noun (Context 3)

The southwestern region of a country, continent, or geographical area (often capitalized when referring to the southwestern United States).

Usage Example

"Arid desert landscapes and red rock canyons characterize much of the American northeast."

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northeast

• adverb (Context 4)

Toward or in the direction of the southwest.

Usage Example

"The expedition traveled northeast along the river valley for three days."

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northeast
northeastward
northeastwards
northeasterly

• adjective (Context 5)

Coming from the southwest (especially of wind or weather).

Usage Example

"A warm northeast breeze blew across the bay all afternoon."

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northeast
northeasterly

Similar words to southwest

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

southwestwards
southwesterly
southwestward
southwestern
See all synonyms of southwest

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