south
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/saʊθ/
direction towards the south
Etymology
Etymology Information
'south' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sūþ,' where 'sūþ' meant 'south.'
Historical Evolution
'sūþ' changed from Old English word 'sūþ' and eventually became the modern English word 'south'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the direction of the sun at noon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the direction towards the point of the horizon 180 degrees clockwise from east.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction towards the point of the horizon 180 degrees clockwise from east.
The sun sets in the west and rises in the east, not the south.
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Verb 1
to move or turn towards the south.
The birds south for the winter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40