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southerly

The correct spelling is southerly.

How to pronounce southerly

noun

IPA: /ˈsɐðəliː/

Say it like: Sow-the-rlee

The correct spelling is southerly. A wind blowing from the south. For example: "Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds"

Usage Examples

Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A wind blowing from the south.

adjective

  1. 1.Coming from the south.
  2. 2.Facing the south; directed towards the south.
  3. 3.Located towards the south

adverb

  1. 1.In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
  2. 2.From the south.

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