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Meaning ofsouthin English

south

us//saʊθ//uk//sɑːθ//

Definitions

Noun
1. direction to the right of east; 180°
2. a major compass point; 180° direction
  The compass needle points to the south.
3. a compass direction (180°); downwards on maps
  The map shows the village located in the south.
4. a region or area (southern part); its inhabitants
  The company has a large customer base in the south.
5. direction to the right (in a church); facing the altar
  In a traditional church, the south aisle is usually less decorated.
6. a downward or negative direction (figurative)
  Her mood took a turn to the south after the bad news.
7. the negative magnetic pole
  The Earth's magnetic field has a south pole located near Antarctica.
Adjective
1. toward the southern direction; southward
  The ship sailed south across the ocean.
2. relating to the southern region
  The southern states have a unique culture.

Compounds / Phrases

southbound southeast southeastern southeastward southeastwards southernmost southpaws southward southwards southwesterlies southwestern southeasters southeasts southernness southwesters southernnesses