Meaning of the word south in English

What does south mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

south

US /saʊθ/
UK /saʊθ/
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Noun

the direction toward the South Pole, opposite to north

Example:
The birds fly south for the winter.
The wind is blowing from the south.
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Adjective

situated in, directed toward, or facing the south

Example:
The house has a south-facing garden.
We drove along the south coast.
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Adverb

in or toward the south

Example:
The river flows south.
They traveled south for many miles.
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