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southern

adjective B1 Neutral

Meaning

"Southern" describes something that is related to the south or located in the southern part of a place.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "southern" with "south," which is a direction.

Example Sentences

Is the southern part of the city warmer in summer ?
The southern part of the city is not very safe at night .
The southern part of the city is warmer in winter .

Word in Context

I went to the southern market of the city last Saturday . The streets were sunny and many small shops sold bread and fresh fruit . I could smell warm bread and spices from a little bakery as I walked by . People were friendly and gave me directions when I looked a bit lost . I will go back next weekend to buy more food and take some photos .

Common Phrases

southern region southern climate southern states

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