The difference between South and West

When used as nouns, south means one of the four major compass points, specifically 180, directed toward the south pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as s, whereas west means one of the four principal compass points, specifically 270, conventionally directed to the left on maps.

When used as adverbs, south means toward the south, whereas west means towards the west.

When used as verbs, south means to turn or move toward the south, whereas west means to move to the west.

When used as adjectives, south means toward the south, whereas west means situated or lying in or toward the west.

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  1. South as a noun:

    One of the four major compass points, specifically 180, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

  1. South as an adjective:

    Toward the south; southward.

  2. South as an adjective (meteorology, of wind):

    from the south.

  3. South as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

  4. South as an adjective:

    Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.

    Examples:

    "'south highway 1"

  1. South as an adverb:

    Toward the south; southward.

  2. South as an adverb:

    Downward.

  3. South as an adverb:

    In an adverse direction or trend.

  4. South as an adverb (meteorology):

    Of wind, from the south.

  1. South as a verb:

    To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.

  2. South as a verb (astronomy):

    To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.

    Examples:

    "The moon souths at nine."

  1. West as a noun:

    One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.

  1. West as an adjective:

    Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

  2. West as an adjective (meteorology):

    Of wind: from the west.

  3. West as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the west; western.

  4. West as an adjective:

    From the West; occidental.

  5. West as an adjective (ecclesiastial):

    Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.

  1. West as an adverb:

    Towards the west; westwards.

  1. West as a verb:

    To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.

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