How to Use "South" with Example Sentences

south (adj): one of the four directions on a compass; the direction that is on the left when the sun sets

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Used with nouns:

"Please use the south exit."
(exit, entrance)

"She lives in the South Pole."
(pole)

"It is located in the south wing."
(wing)

south (adv): towards the direction that is on the left when the sun sets

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Used with verbs:

"The prisoners fled south."
(fled)

"The protestors marched south."
(marched, walked, paraded)