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south vs to the south

to the south vs south

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

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

south and to the south both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
south Yes Yes No Yes
to the south No No No Yes
As adverbs, south and to the south are synonyms defined as:
  • south and to the south: in a southern direction
Other synonyms of south include in the south.
south (noun) to 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) to the south (adjective)
situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
south (adverb) to the south (adverb)
in a southern direction in a southern direction
Difference between south and to the south

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