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south

1 south /ˈsaʊθ/ noun
1 south
/ˈsaʊθ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOUTH
[noncount] : the direction that is to your right when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of north
the south or the South : regions or countries south of a certain point
especially : the southern part of the U.S.
2 south /ˈsaʊθ/ adjective
2 south
/ˈsaʊθ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOUTH
: located in or toward the south
3 south /ˈsaʊθ/ adverb
3 south
/ˈsaʊθ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOUTH
: to or toward the south
US, informal : into a worse state or condition

down south

informal
: in or to the southern part of a country or region
compare up north at 3north