south wind
Definition
Noun: A wind that originates in the south and blows toward the north.
Usage
The term "south wind" is used to describe the direction from which the wind is coming. It is a standard meteorological term. For example, a weather report might state, "A strong south wind will bring warmer air tomorrow."
Examples
- The south wind carried the scent of the ocean across the plains.
- Sailors welcomed the steady south wind as it pushed their ship toward the harbor.
- A warm, gentle south wind is often a sign of spring.
Advanced Usage
- Poetic/Literary Use: In literature, a south wind is often personified or used symbolically to represent warmth, change, or a gentle force.
- The south wind whispered through the pine trees.
Variants and Related Words
- Southerly (noun/adjective): Can be used synonymously with "south wind." As an adjective, it describes something facing or coming from the south.
- A strong southerly is expected tonight. (noun)
- We set off in a southerly direction. (adjective)
- Southern: Pertaining to the south (e.g., a southern region). It is not typically used to describe wind direction.
Synonyms
- Southerly (wind)
- Austral wind (technical/rare)
Antonyms
- North wind
- Northerly (wind)
- Boreas (poetic, for north wind)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The wind is in the south: An old-fashioned phrase indicating the wind is blowing from the south.
- When the wind is in the south, the rain is in its mouth. (Proverb)
Noun
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a wind from the south
