South

/sæoθ/ noun verb adjective adverb

One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

What it means

  1. (noun) One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
  2. (noun) The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.
  3. (verb) To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.
  4. (verb) To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line. “The moon souths at nine.”
  5. (adjective) Toward the south; southward.
  6. (adjective) (of wind) from the south.
  7. (adjective) Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
  8. (adjective) Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic. “south highway 1”
  9. (adverb) Toward the south; southward.
  10. (adverb) Downward.
  11. (adverb) In an adverse direction or trend (go south).
  12. (adverb) Of wind, from the south.

Letter analysis

  • South contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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What does South mean?

One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

What are the anagrams of South?

Valid anagrams: shout, thous.

How many letters are in South?

South has 5 letters.

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