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SOWTH/saʊθ/

Towards the bottom of most maps: south. In the south / drive south. North is the opposite. South-facing windows get more sun in Britain. Mouth is the body part — different first letter.

Meaning

The direction towards the bottom of most maps.

Examples

• “They drove south for two hours.”
• “They live in the south of Spain.”
• “Birds fly south in winter.”

Good to know

in the south / go south. Opposite: north.

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