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Word: Due South

Definition:
"Due south" is a term used to describe the direction that is exactly 180 degrees on a compass. It means straight down from the starting point. If you think of a map or a compass, "due south" points directly towards the South Pole.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "due south" when giving directions or describing a location that is directly south of your current position.
• It is often used in navigation, geography, and even in casual conversation when talking about directions.

Example Sentence:

• "To reach the beach, you need to go due south for about five miles."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "due south" can also imply a precise or unambiguous direction in discussions about geography or navigation.

Word Variants:

• South: This is the base word and refers to the direction opposite north.
• Southerly: An adjective that describes something located in the direction of the south.

Different Meanings:

• While "due south" primarily refers to direction, in some contexts, it can imply a straightforward or direct approach to a situation (though this is less common).

Synonyms:

• South
• Directly south
• Straight south

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Go south": This idiom means to decline or deteriorate. For example: "The company's profits went south after the scandal."
• "Head south": This can mean to physically move in a southern direction or to indicate that something is declining.

Summary:

"Due south" is a clear and specific term used to describe a direction that is directly south.

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Noun

1. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees

Synonyms

• south
• southward
• S