Definition of: south

(south) noun
1. That of the four cardinal points of the compass which is directly opposite to north, and at the right hand of an observer who faces the sunrise.
2. The direction in which the point lies.
3. A region lying in this direction.
4. A south wind.
—adjective
1. Situated in a southern direction relatively to the observer or to any given place or point.
2. Facing toward the south.
3. Belonging to or proceeding from the south.
—v.i.
1. To turn south-ward.
2. Astron. To cross the meridian.
—adverb
1. Toward or at the south.
2. From the south. [OE sūth]