south of (A2)
prepositional phrase
Pronunciation: /saʊθ ɒv/
Definition
Located in a position that is to the south of something else, either literally in terms of geography or figuratively in terms of concept or idea.
Examples
The new restaurant is south of the city center, near the park.
The company's headquarters are south of the river, in a newly developed area.
The temperature drops significantly south of the equator during the winter months.
How to Use south of
- south of [place] (prepositional phrase)
- located to the south of a particular place — "The city is south of the mountain range."
- south of [direction] (prepositional phrase)
- located to the south of a particular direction — "The ship sailed south of east to avoid the storm."
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