due south
Straight toward Antarctica
Due south means exactly south, with no deviation east or west.
Due here intensifies directional words to indicate precision: The cabin lies due south of the lake.
The same pattern applies to due north, due east, and due west.
Something heading due south moves in a straight line toward the South Pole.
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- compass roseCartographic direction indicator
- cardinalOf foremost importance
- cardinal directionPrimary orientation bearing
- directionWay something faces
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