South (Noun)
Meaning 1
The region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A location in the southern part of a country, region, or city.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 3
The direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The hikers trekked south through the dense forest, following the trail to the base of the mountain.
- The sun rises in the east and sets in the south during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere.
- To get to the beach, head south on Highway 1 and take a left at the coastal road.
- The expedition traveled south across the desert, braving sandstorms and extreme heat.
- The country's southern border is marked by a long stretch of rugged coastline facing south.
Meaning 4
The southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.