South /sæoθ/

The meaning and definition of South, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

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

To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.
“The moon souths at nine.”

adjective

Toward the south; southward.
(of wind) from the south.

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