south

south is on the Basic English 850 List.

sound - south - soup

south is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

sound - south - space

Pronunciation

IPA ^(key): /saʊθ/
SAMPA: /saUT/
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Noun

Singular
south

Plural
none

(uncountable) The direction opposite to north. For a person looking at the setting sun, the south is on their left hand.
The wind usually comes from the south.

Preposition

Preposition
south

One of the four compass directions: 180º from north. If you face south, the sun rises on your left.
Africa is South of Europe.

Antonyms

north

Related words

Directions (edit)

north - east - south - west

up - down | forward - backward | left - right

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