south — the direction that is on your right when you are facing the rising sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the direction that is on your right when you are facing the rising sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /saʊθ/
Example Sentences
- My GPS went south when I needed it most - just like my dating life!
- The company moved its headquarters to the south to save money.
- My diet plan went south after I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.
south
NOUN[/saʊθ/]
the direction that is on your right when you are facing the rising sun
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/saʊθ/
🇬🇧 UK/saʊθ/
🌳Etymology
Rootsouth
🎵Rhyme
mouthyouthtruth
mouth
youth
truth
🔗Collocations
south of
due south
South Korea
go south
down south
south wind
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My GPS went south when I needed it most - just like my dating life!”
“The company moved its headquarters to the south to save money.”
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan went south after I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“We're planning to travel south during our vacation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
southernsouthwardsoutherly
Antonyms
northnorthern
Related
eastwestdirectioncompassgeography
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