south

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south
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Meanings
noun
  • 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
adjective
  • 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
adverb
  • 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
verb
  • move towards the south.
    E.g. the wind southed a point or two

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