Definition of "south"
- noun
One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map.
- adjective
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.
- adverb
Toward the south; southward.
Downward.
In an adverse direction or trend.
Of wind, from the south.
- 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.
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