1. the direction that is to your right when you are facing east; the opposite of north
2. the southern part of a country, region, or area

1. located in or toward the south

1. toward the south

Examples

• The compass needle points south.
• They moved to the south of France.
• The south side of the building gets more sunlight.
• We drove south for three hours.
• The birds migrate south in winter.
• The South has a warm climate.
• Turn south at the next intersection.