What does SOUTH mean?

South

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• Noun: the direction opposite to that of the axis of the earths rotation, or the lower direction on a map.
• Adjective: situated or lying towards, or in the direction of, the south.
• Adverb: towards or in the direction of the south.

Pronunciations:

• US: /saʊθ/
• UK: /saʊθ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "south" originated from the Old English word "sūþ," which means "in the direction of the sun." It has been used to describe the direction opposite to that of the axis of the earths rotation since the 14th century. As an adjective, it has been used to describe anything situated towards the south since the 15th century. As an adverb, it has been used to describe moving or facing towards the south since the 16th century.

Synonyms:

• southern
• meridional
• down

Related Words:

• shout
• stoup
• sault
• houts
• tushy

Example Sentences:

• The sun sets in the south.
• The south side of the building is warmer in the winter.
• They drove south towards the beach.