South ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

South ( noun )

1. The direction corresponding to the southern end of a compass or to the left when facing east.
2. A region or area situated in or toward the south, especially the southern part of a country.
3. A wind blowing from the south.

Origin:

Middle english southe, from old english sūþ; akin to old high german süd south, latin sidus star, constellation, greek hodos way, sanskrit sūdhyati he conquers.

Examples:

1. We traveled south along the coast.
2. She grew up in the deep south.
3. The south was hit with a heat wave this summer.
4. The south wind brought warm air.
5. The city is located in the southern part of the state.

(As an adjective)

South ( adjective )

1. The direction corresponding to the southern end of a compass or to the left when facing east.
2. A region or area situated in or toward the south, especially the southern part of a country.
3. A wind blowing from the south.

Origin:

Middle english southe, from old english sūþ; akin to old high german süd south, latin sidus star, constellation, greek hodos way, sanskrit sūdhyati he conquers.

Examples:

1. We traveled south along the coast.
2. She grew up in the deep south.
3. The south was hit with a heat wave this summer.
4. The south wind brought warm air.
5. The city is located in the southern part of the state.