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in the south

prep. phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

prep. phr.. Describes a location in the southern part of a place, like a country, a region, or the world.

prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating a location within the southern region of a specified or implied geographical area.


SIMPLE

Many birds fly in the south for the winter.

CONTEXTUAL

It's much warmer in the south, especially during the winter months.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the cultural and economic shifts that transformed rural communities in the south after the war.

Usage

When referring to a specific, well-known region (like the American South), it is often capitalized as 'in the South'.

Teaching tip

Contrast 'in the south' (static location) with 'to the south' (movement/direction) and 'from the south' (origin).

Pitfall

He lives in south of France.He lives in the south of France.The definite article 'the' is required before 'south' in this construction.

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