sou'west
Definition
Adverb 1. To, toward, or in the southwest: This word describes a direction, movement, or location that is in the southwest or facing the southwest.
Usage
This is a directional adverb, primarily used in nautical, meteorological, or geographical contexts to describe a precise bearing or location. It is an archaic or dialectal contraction of "southwest."
Examples
- The ship sailed sou'west for three days to avoid the storm.
- The wind shifted and began to blow sou'west.
- The old map indicated that the treasure was buried sou'west of the large oak tree.
Advanced Usage
- Nautical Bearing: Used to give a precise compass direction for navigation.
- Set your course sou'west by south.
- Meteorological Description: Used to describe the origin direction of wind or weather systems.
- A gale is coming from the sou'west.
Variants and Related Words
- Southwest (n., adj., adv.): The standard, full form of the word, meaning the compass point midway between south and west.
- Sou'wester (n.): 1. A strong wind or storm from the southwest. 2. A waterproof hat with a broad brim at the back to protect the neck.
- Sou'westerly (adj., adv.): Another variant meaning from or toward the southwest.
Synonyms
- Southwestward
- Southwestwards
Notes
- 'Sou'west' is considered an archaic, poetic, or dialectal term. In modern standard English, 'southwest' is almost always used.
- The apostrophe indicates the omission of letters (from "southwest" to "sou'west").
Adverb
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to, toward, or in the southwest
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