Pronunciation

/saʊθ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Designating the direction or position on the Earth’s surface lying south of the equator or of a particular reference point. For example: “We traveled south to escape the cold weather.”
• Noun: The southern direction or region; the part of a country or continent that lies south of a particular line or latitude. For example: “The Amazon rainforest is located in the southern hemisphere.”
• Preposition: In or toward the south. For example: “The house is situated south of the city center.”
• Adverb: In a southern direction or manner. For example: “She moved southward, following the sun.”

Phrases

• “Head south” means to travel in the southern direction.
• “South of the border” refers to an area beyond a country’s southern boundary.
• “A journey south” denotes a trip towards the southern part of a location.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The house faces south, allowing plenty of sunlight.”
• Noun: “The ancient ruins lie deep in the southern desert.”
• Preposition: “We’ll meet at the café south of the museum.”
• Adverb: “He decided to move south to find better job opportunities.”

Synonyms

• Southern
• Southward
• Southernly
• Southwards
• Southbound

Antonyms

• North
• Northern
• Northward
• Northerly
• Northwards