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The correct spelling is south.
How to pronounce south
/sæoθ/
nounIPA: /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.One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
- 2.The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.
verb
- 1.To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
- 2.To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.
adjective
- 1.Toward the south; southward.
- 2.(of wind) from the south.
- 3.Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
- 4.Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.
adverb
- 1.Toward the south; southward.
- 2.Downward.
- 3.In an adverse direction or trend (go south).
- 4.Of wind, from the south.
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