south

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south is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 3 Preposition 3.1 Antonyms 3.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /saʊθ/
• SAMPA: /saUT/
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[change] Noun

Singular south

Plural none

1. (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.

[change] Preposition

Preposition south

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

   Africa is South of Europe.

[change] Antonyms

• north

[change] Related words

• southerly
• southern
• southward
• South

Directions (edit)

north - east - south - west

up - down | forward - backward | left - right