For people with the surname Southward, see Southward (surname). South is one of the cardinal directions or compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to …

South definition: a cardinal point of the compass lying directly opposite north. S. See examples of SOUTH used in a sentence.

The meaning of SOUTH is to, toward, or in the south. How to use south in a sentence.

(also South) us / saʊθ / uk / saʊθ / (written abbreviation S.); (UK also Sth); (US also So.) The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west. The best beaches are in the south (of …

Geography one of the four main points of the compass, lying directly opposite north. Abbr.: the direction in which this point lies. a region or territory situated in this direction: Air attacks …

Nov 16, 2025 · From Middle English south, from Old English sūþ, from Proto-West Germanic *sunþr (“southern”), from Proto-Germanic *sunþrą (“south”), from Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ …

Definition of south noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

As the first word in compounds, Old English sūth, "south," was subject to shortening, and it shows up in Modern English pronounced (sŭ).

4 days ago · the South, region, southeastern United States, generally though not exclusively considered to be south of the Mason and Dixon Line, the Ohio River, and the 36°30′ parallel.

South definition: An area or region lying in the south.