First Known Use: before 12th century
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1south
adverb \ˈsau̇th\
: to or toward the south
: into a worse state or condition
Full Definition of SOUTH
1
: to, toward, or in the south <a house facing south>
2
: into a state of decline or ruin <causes the sluggish economy to go south — G. F. Will>
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Origin of SOUTH
Middle English, from Old English sūth; akin to Old High German sund- south and probably to Old English sunne sun
2south
adjective
: located in or toward the south
: coming from the south
Full Definition of SOUTH
1
: situated toward or at the south <the south entrance>
2
: coming from the south <a south wind>
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First Known Use of SOUTH
12th century
3south
noun
: the direction that is to your right when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of north
: regions or countries south of a certain point; especially : the southern part of the U.S.
Full Definition of SOUTH
1
a : the direction of the south terrestrial pole : the direction to the right of one facing east b : the compass point directly opposite to north
2
capitalized : regions or countries lying to the south of a specified or implied point of orientation; especially : the southeastern part of the United States
3
: the right side of a church looking toward the altar from the nave
4
often capitalized a : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the south or at the bottom of a diagram b : a person (as a bridge player) occupying this position in the course of a specified activity; specifically : the declarer in bridge
5
often capitalized : the developing nations of the world : third world 3 — compare north 2b
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First Known Use of SOUTH
13th century
South
biographical name \ˈsau̇th\
Definition of SOUTH
Robert 1634–1716 Eng. clergyman
SOUTH[1] Defined for Kids
1south
adverb \ˈsau̇th\
Definition of SOUTH for Kids
: to or toward the south <The cabin faces south.>
2south
adjective
Definition of SOUTH for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the south <a south wind>
3south
noun
Definition of SOUTH for Kids
1
: the direction to the right of someone facing east : the compass point opposite to north
2
cap : regions or countries south of a point that is mentioned or understood
South
geographical name
Definition of SOUTH for Kids
island S New Zealand
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