south

UK
/saʊθ/
US
/saʊθ/

Translations

southnoun
souths
pl
UK
/saʊθ/
US
/saʊθ/
The birds migrate to the south for the winter.
Птицы мигрируют на юг на зиму.
Additional translations
южная часть
Synonyms
the South
southern region
southern part
Antonyms
southadverb
UK
/saʊθ/
US
/saʊθ/
southadjective
The south wind brought warm air.
Южный ветер принес теплый воздух.

Definitions

southnoun
The direction toward the point of the horizon 90 degrees clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself.
The birds migrate to the south during the winter months.
The southern part of the world or a specified country, region, or town.
She grew up in the south of France, where the climate is warmer.
southadverb
Toward, to, or in the direction of the south.
We continued driving south until we reached the coast.
Into or toward a worse or declining state; badly or unsuccessfully (informal, chiefly North American).
After the new regulations were introduced, sales went south almost immediately.
Into a worse, lower, or declining state.
After the scandal broke, public opinion quickly went south.
southadjective
Situated in or facing the direction that is opposite to north.
The south wall of the building gets the most sunlight during the day.
Relating to or characteristic of the southern part of a specified area or region.
The south coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
Coming from or originating in the south.
A strong south wind swept across the plain.