- in or towards the south
- South Wales
- They live on the south coast.
- The bridge connects the north and south banks of the river.
- The south side of the house gets very hot in summer.
- The guests will proceed through the south door of the chapel.
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- a south wind blows from the south
- A mild south wind blew all day.
Word OriginOld English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud.
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