South

The south is one of the four cardinal directions. It is the direction located opposite of north, and is often associated with warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere. Geographically, it is the direction towards the south Pole and can be used to describe a location, region, or the movement towards that direction. It is also used figuratively to describe a region or a group of people residing in the southern area of a country or a continent.

South meaning with examples

• The explorers set sail, charting a course towards the south, hoping to discover new lands and trade routes. The sun's position helped them navigate and orient themselves. They encountered various weather patterns as they went south and kept journals documenting their travels and the diverse cultures they met.
• We're planning a vacation and decided to travel south this winter to escape the cold weather. We will fly to a tropical resort, enjoying sunny beaches. We anticipate swimming in the ocean and soaking up the sun and hoping to experience a more temperate climate than our northern hometown.
• During the Civil War, the Confederacy, representing the south, fought to maintain slavery and secede from the Union. The south was heavily reliant on agricultural practices. The war resulted in significant social and economic changes for the south after its defeat and impacted the entire country.
• The river flows south, eventually reaching the ocean. The wind was blowing from the north to the south today. We always have to check a map when we don't know which way is south. The sign pointed the way south to the town of Havenwood, letting you know which direction to proceed.