Definitions and Examples of southerly, southern
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located in or moving towards the south.
Example
The birds fly to warmer climates in the southerly direction during winter.
Relating to or located in the south.
Example
The southern hemisphere experiences summer when the northern hemisphere experiences winter.
Key Differences: southerly vs southern
- 1Southerly describes a direction or movement towards the south, while southern describes a location or region in the south.
- 2Southerly is a relational antonym, while southern is a complementary antonym.
Effective Usage of southerly, southern
- 1Geography: Use these antonyms to describe locations or directions on a map or globe.
- 2Weather: Use northerly and southerly to describe wind directions or weather patterns.
- 3Navigation: Incorporate these antonyms in navigation or travel contexts to give directions or plan routes.
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Remember this!
The antonyms southerly and southern describe opposite directions or locations. Southerly is a relational antonym that describes a direction or movement towards the south, while southern is a complementary antonym that describes a location or region in the south. Use these antonyms in geography, weather, and navigation contexts.
