Word Noun
southerly
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsəðɝɫi/ UK /sˈʌðəli/ souther·ly UK spelling southerlies
Definition
n.coming from the south or blowing from the south. You use this to describe the direction of the wind or the position of something.
n.originating from or blowing toward the south. Often used to describe weather patterns or geographic directions.
Examples
“A strong southerly wind blew through the valley.”
“The hikers decided to stay in the shelter because a southerly gale was expected to hit the coast that evening.”
“The sudden shift in the southerly breeze signaled the arrival of the summer monsoon, bringing much-needed rain to the parched plains.”
Real-world usage
“Warmer air will push into the UK this weekend as winds turn more southerly.”
Etymology
From souther + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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