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The correct spelling is south.

How to pronounce south

/sæoθ/
noun

IPA: /sæoθ/

Say it like: Sow-th

The correct spelling is south. One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S. For example: "The moon souths at nine."

Usage Examples

The moon souths at nine.

south highway 1

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
  2. 2.The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.

verb

  1. 1.To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
  2. 2.To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.

adjective

  1. 1.Toward the south; southward.
  2. 2.(of wind) from the south.
  3. 3.Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
  4. 4.Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.

adverb

  1. 1.Toward the south; southward.
  2. 2.Downward.
  3. 3.In an adverse direction or trend (go south).
  4. 4.Of wind, from the south.

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