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How to pronounce south
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What does south mean?
nounThe direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invar
“Germany is south of Denmark.”
The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
“It is to be situated in the chancel on the right (i.e., liturgical south) side of the church.”
adjToward the south; southward.
from the south.
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
advToward the south; southward.
Downward.
In an adverse direction or trend.
“His fortunes have been going south ever since he was tricked into investing in that ostrich farm.”
verbTo turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.
“The moon souths at nine.”
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