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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

south

/sɔːθ/ noun, verb, adjective, adverb · British & US
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What does south mean?

noun, verb, adjective, adverb

The direction or location on the Earth's surface that is opposite to north, or the southern part of a country, region, or continent. In a general sense, the direction or location that is at the opposite side of something.

Example

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, with the south facing the equator."

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