Pronunciation: /saʊθ/

Definitions of South

noun the direction that is the opposite of north

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the south of the city.

A2 She traveled to the south for a vacation.

B1 The south of the country is known for its warm climate.

B2 The south of the continent has diverse cultures and landscapes.

C1 Many people dream of retiring in the south of France.

C2 The south of the hemisphere experiences summer during our winter.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the southern part of a region or country

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the south part of the city.

A2 The south side of the building gets more sunlight.

B1 The south entrance is where you can find the ticket booth.

B2 The south coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.

C1 The south region of the country has a rich cultural heritage.

C2 The south hemisphere experiences summer during our winter.

Examples of South in a Sentence

formal The company has plans to expand its operations in the South region.

informal Let's head down South for the weekend getaway.

slang I heard the party down South was lit last night.

figurative She always knew how to navigate through the ups and downs of life by following her moral compass pointing South.

Grammatical Forms of South

past tense

southed

plural

souths

comparative

souther

superlative

southernmost

present tense

south

future tense

will south

perfect tense

have southed

continuous tense

is southing

singular

south

positive degree

south

infinitive

to south

gerund

southing

participle

southing

Origin and Evolution of South

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Proto-Germanic
Story behind the word: The word 'South' originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'sunthaz' meaning 'the region of the sun'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'South' has retained its directional meaning, referring to the opposite direction of North. It is commonly used to indicate the direction towards the South Pole or the southern regions of a country or continent.