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[saʊθ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the direction towards the point of the horizon 90° clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself
(e.g: the breeze came from the south)
- the southern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town
(e.g: he was staying in the south of France)
- the player sitting opposite and partnering North
(e.g: South's hand did not look right for a rebid in no trumps)
Phrases:
- down south
- go south
- south by east
- south by west
Origin
:
Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud
[saʊθ], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- lying towards, near, or facing the south
(e.g: the south coast)
- of or denoting the southern part of an area, city, or country or its inhabitants
(e.g: South America)
Phrases:
- down south
- go south
- south by east
- south by west
Origin
:
Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud
[saʊθ], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- to or towards the south
(e.g: they journeyed south along the valley)
- below (a particular amount, cost, etc.)
(e.g: media spending last year was south of $1 million)
Phrases:
- down south
- go south
- south by east
- south by west
Origin
:
Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud
[saʊθ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- move towards the south
(e.g: the wind southed a point or two)
Phrases:
- down south
- go south
- south by east
- south by west
Origin
:
Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud
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