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south vs in the south

in the south vs south

south is a noun but in the south is not a noun.

south is an adjective but in the south is not an adjective.

south and in the south both are adverbs.

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

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