Definition of "south"
Kid-friendly meaning of south, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "south" mean?
south (noun) — the direction toward the bottom of most maps.
Example sentences using "south"
Grade K–2
Birds fly south.
Grade 3–5
Many birds fly south to warmer places before the cold winter comes around.
Grade 6–8
Penguins live mainly in the far south near Antarctica, while polar bears live in the far north, which is one reason the two animals never meet in the wild.
Opposites of "south"
Words that rhyme with "south"
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