south

Meaning of south in English

Adjective

1. in, on, or near the south

The south coast is popular for holidaymakers.

2. to or toward the south

3. coming or originating from the south

4. blowing from the south

Adverb

1. in the south

Many birds fly south for the winter.

2. to or toward the south

The ship is sailing south.

Noun

1. the direction against the north, or that is 90°from east and south

Mexico is in the south of North America.

2. In the United States, the states lying south of Pennsylvania and the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River