Looking for the meaning of the word SOUTH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOUTH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: South
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud
saʊθ
the direction towards the point of the horizon 90° clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself
Short Definition:direction towards point of horizon 90° clockwise from east
Examples:- the breeze came from the south
- they trade with the countries to the south
the southern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town
Short Definition:southern part of world or of specified country
Examples:- he was staying in the south of France
the player sitting opposite and partnering North
Short Definition:player sitting opposite and partnering North
Examples:- South's hand did not look right for a rebid in no trumps
Word: South
Speech Type: Adjective
saʊθ
lying towards, near, or facing the south
Short Definition:lying towards, near, or facing south
Examples:- the south coast
of or denoting the southern part of an area, city, or country or its inhabitants
Short Definition:of southern part of area, city
Examples:- South America
Word: South
Speech Type: Adverb
saʊθ
to or towards the south
Short Definition:to or towards south
Examples:- they journeyed south along the valley
- the village is a few miles south of Cambridge
below (a particular amount, cost, etc.)
Short Definition:below
Examples:- media spending last year was south of $1 million
Word: South
Speech Type: Verb
saʊθ
move towards the south
Short Definition:move towards south
Examples:- the wind southed a point or two
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