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south

/sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ /saʊθ/

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noun

One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

Examples :

"The school's new building is located in the south of town. "

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noun

The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.

Examples :

"The south side of the church hall was where the after-school program met. "

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verb

To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.

Examples :

"The migrating birds south for the winter. "

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verb

To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.

Examples :

"The moon souths at nine."

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adjective adverb

Toward the south; southward.

Examples :

"The school bus route goes south to the park. "

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adjective

(of wind) from the south.

Examples :

"A south wind blew through the schoolyard, making the leaves dance. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

Examples :

"The south side of the school has a new playground. "

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adjective

Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.

Examples :

"south highway 1"

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Toward the south; southward.

Examples :

"My house is south of the school. "

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adverb

Examples :

"The balloon drifted south, slowly sinking out of sight. "

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adverb

In an adverse direction or trend (go south).

Examples :

"My grades went south after I missed so many classes. "

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adverb

Of wind, from the south.

Examples :

"The wind blew south, carrying the scent of pine needles from the forest. "

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