Synonyms for

South

Verb / saʊθ / Another word for south — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

South means the direction opposite to north, toward the lower part of a map or model of an area, or situated below or to the south of something.

Synonyms & similar words

south dixieland confederatestates inthesouth confederacy tothesouth north duesouth s southward dixie confederatestatesofamerica southern southerly southeast southwest southerner down below under underneath beneath lower inferior nether subordinate secondary minor lesser smaller little petty

Synonyms by register

Formal

meridional antarctic

Literary

austal austrine

Antonyms

north northerly northern northward northbound

Common collocations

  • go south
  • south of
  • south america
  • south africa
  • south korea
  • south pacific
  • south london
  • south east

Word family

noun south
verb south
adjective south
adverb south

Usage note

South is primarily used as a noun, adjective, and adverb referring to a cardinal direction. The verb form 'to south' is rare and generally means to move or head south.

Example sentences

  1. I am going south for my vacation.
  2. The wind is coming from the south.
  3. The South Pole is very cold.
  4. She lives in the southern part of the city.
  5. The southern states of the USA are warm and sunny.

Quotes

  • The south is very beautiful but in my opinion, it's too hot.
  • The warmth of the south is a blessing and a curse.
  • The south is where my heart belongs.

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