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The birds flew south for the winter.
What does South mean?
the direction opposite north.
Dictionary definition
The direction opposite north, or the area in that direction.
Example sentences
South in a sentence
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The map shows the river flowing toward the south.
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Knowing north and south helps students describe locations clearly.
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What does south mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of south.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for south?
North is the opposite direction from south.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses south correctly?
South names a direction.
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WordSouth.
Partnoun, adjective, adverb.
MeaningSouth means the direction opposite north.
ExampleExample: The birds flew south for the winter.
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Synonyms
Words like South
southern directionA phrase that explains south as a direction.
down on a mapOften shown below north on many maps.
southern areaUse when south means a region or area.
Antonyms
Opposite words
northNorth is the opposite direction from south.
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Word family
South word family
Base word
south
adjective
southern
Located in or related to the south.
adverb
southward
Toward the south.
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Hint for students
the direction opposite north.
Common mix-up
South is not the same as north. South means the direction opposite north.
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Read this model sentence: The map shows the river flowing toward the south. Clue words: map, shows, river. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows south without using the word south. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show south?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The map shows the river flowing toward the south." Why does south fit better than north?
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