se
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
The compass point midway between south and east.
Pronunciation
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sowtheestSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
saʊˈθist
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
music
A type of ancient Chinese plucked zither.
An artificially created or enhanced sound, used to accompany the action of a dramatic production, such as a film, play or video game.
A state of the Northeast Region, Brazil. Capital: Aracaju.
adjective
Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
Used this way, se is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: compass point midway between south and east
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