Phrase guide

down south

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In or to the southern part of an area, country, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • They sent him down south, but he came back home the first chance he got.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: up north

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adv

Meaning 2

In England.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland, not-comparable

Examples

  • Once we heard his accent, we knew he was from down south.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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