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south

south

 
pronunciation:
saUth
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, adverb
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun.
 
definition 2: one of the four major points of direction on the compass. The south is directly opposite the north.
definition 3: (often capital) the southern part of a country or area.
You can tell by her accent that she's from the South.
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: from, of, or in the south.
There's a south wind blowing.
definition 2: toward or facing the south.
We came in through the south entrance.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: from, in, or toward the south.
The bus took us south to Florida.