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south vs due south

due south vs south

south and due south both are nouns.

south is an adjective but due south is not an adjective.

south is an adverb but due south is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
south Yes Yes No Yes
due south Yes No No No
As nouns, south and due south are synonyms defined as:
  • south and due south: the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
Other synonyms of south include S, southward.
south (noun) due south (noun)
a location in the southern part of a country, region, or city the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point
south (adjective) due south (adjective)
situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
south (adverb) due south (adverb)
in a southern direction
Difference between south and due south

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