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south·er·ly
 southerly
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- pronunciation:
- suh
th
 r
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective & adverb, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective & adverb |
| definition 1: |
of or toward the south.
This animal lives in a southerly climate.The path runs southerly for five miles. |
| definition 2: |
from the south.
A southerly storm threw our ship off course. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
southerlies |
| definition: |
a storm or wind coming from the south.
The captain says we need a strong southerly to reach our destination. |
| related words: |
wind |
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