southwest

Meanings

• adjective

  The southwestern part of a region or country.

  - "The southwestern United States is known for its desert landscapes."
  - "The southwestern region of India is famous for its spicy food."

• noun

  A direction, being the 225 degrees clockwise from north.

  - "Turn right when you reach the intersection and go southwest."
  - "The wind is blowing from the southwest."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with southwest
nest , quest , west , best

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Variants

List of all variants of southwest that leads to same result
southwest , southwests , southwest by south , southwest by west , south-southwest , south-southwests , west-southwest , west-southwests , south by west , German Southwest Africa , Namibia , Namibian , South-West Africa

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Etymology

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From the Old English words 'sūð' meaning 'south' and 'west' meaning 'west'.

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Trivia

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1. The Southwest United States is home to some of the most famous national parks in the world, including the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.

2. The Southwest monsoon, which brings heavy rainfall to the region, is an important part of the Southwest's ecosystem.

3. The term 'Southwest' is also used to describe the cuisine of the American Southwest, which is known for its spicy flavors and use of local ingredients.

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Related Concepts

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1. South: Related to the geographical direction south.

2. West: Related to the geographical direction west.

3. Southwest United States: A region in the United States that includes the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'southwest' is often used to describe the arid landscapes and unique cultures of the American Southwest. In art, it is commonly depicted through vivid colors and stark contrasts. In music, the southwest is represented through genres such as country and western.

How to Memorize "southwest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map with the southwestern region highlighted. Visualize the unique landscapes and cultures associated with the southwest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'southwest' with the desert landscapes and unique cultures of the American Southwest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sandy Deserts' to remember that the Southwest is known for its sandy deserts.

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