south
Pronunciation:
/sæoθ//sʌʊθ//saʊθ//saʊθ/noun
Definitions
One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.
verb
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To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.
Example: The moon souths at nine.
adjective
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Toward the south; southward.
(of wind) from the south.
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.
Example: south highway 1
adverb
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Toward the south; southward.
Downward.
In an adverse direction or trend (go south).
Of wind, from the south.