Southbound: meaning, definitions and examples
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southbound
[ ˈsaʊθˌbaʊnd ]
directional travel
The term 'southbound' refers to movement or travel towards the south. It is often used in navigation, indicating the direction in which a vehicle, person, or object is heading. In meteorological contexts, it can describe the movement of weather patterns or animals migrating southward during seasonal changes. Additionally, in traffic or transportation signage, 'southbound' helps drivers understand the route they should take to head south.
Synonyms
downward, southerly, southward.
Examples of usage
- The southbound train departs at 3 PM.
- He took the southbound route to avoid traffic.
- Wild geese fly southbound for the winter.
- The southbound highway was congested today.
Translations
Translations of the word "southbound" in other languages:
🇵🇹 direção sul
🇮🇳 दक्षिण की ओर
🇩🇪 südlich
🇮🇩 menuju selatan
🇺🇦 на південь
🇵🇱 na południe
🇯🇵 南行き
🇫🇷 vers le sud
🇪🇸 hacia el sur
🇹🇷 güney yönünde
🇰🇷 남쪽으로
🇸🇦 باتجاه الجنوب
🇨🇿 směrem na jih
🇸🇰 na juh
🇨🇳 向南
🇸🇮 v smeri proti jugu
🇮🇸 suður
🇰🇿 оңтүстік бағытта
🇬🇪 სამხრეთისკენ
🇦🇿 cənuba doğru
🇲🇽 hacia el sur
Etymology
The word 'southbound' is a compound adjective formed by joining 'south,' which originates from the Old English 'sūþ,' meaning 'the southern direction,' and 'bound,' derived from 'bendan,' which means 'to bind or tie.' The term began to appear in the English language around the mid-20th century, primarily in the context of transportation. It became increasingly common with the rise of road signs and directional navigation systems to help travelers signal their intended path. As travel became more frequent, especially in automobiles and public transport, terms like 'southbound' became essential for clear communication and effective routing. Today, it is commonly used in various contexts, including transportation, meteorology, and even in cultural references regarding migration patterns.