South

usgb/saʊθ/
noun

The direction that is the opposite of North.

We are driving to the south.
Visual representation of "south" - The direction that is the opposite of North

Often appears as...

  • south pole
  • south wind
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Cardinal Direction

Used to describe one of four principal compass points.

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Our cottage faces south, receiving plenty of sunlight.
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Not Downward

Don't confuse 'south' with 'down'; it refers to direction, not position.

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The river flows south, not downwards.
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Opposite of North

Visualize the globe; 'south' means toward the South Pole.

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If you keep walking south, you'll eventually reach Antarctica.
Visual representation of the word "South"

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