/ Dictionary / Index S south by east: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: south' by east' Pronunciation: [key] — Navig., Survey. Navig.,Survey. a point on the compass 11°15′ east of south. Abbr.: SbE Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Southbury south by west Related Content Daily Word Quiz: blanch Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language