Meaning: Relating to regions that are partially tropical.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The semi-tropical climate supports diverse plant life.

Category: Geography

Synonyms: subtropical

Meaning: Very steep; almost vertical.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sheer cliff was daunting to climb.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• steep
• precipitous

Antonyms:

• gentle
• flat

Meaning: A historical term for a division of land or a county.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The shire was known for its beautiful countryside.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• county
• district

Meaning: A mountain range in the western United States.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Sierra mountains are known for their stunning scenery.

Category: Geography

Meaning: The outline of a city or landscape against the sky.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The skyline of New York is iconic.

Category: Geography › Urban Planning

Synonyms:

• horizon
• outline

Meaning: The direction opposite to north; one of the four cardinal directions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They traveled south to reach the warmer climate.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southern direction
• down

Antonyms:

• north
• up

Meaning: A continent located in the Western Hemisphere, south of North America.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Brazil is the largest country in South America.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• continent
• region

Meaning: Traveling or directed toward the south.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south bound train leaves at 5 PM.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• heading south
• southward

Meaning: Directed or situated toward the southeast.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south easterly winds brought warmer weather.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southeast
• SE

Meaning: Located or directed toward the southeast.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south-east corner of the park is very quiet.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southeastern
• SE

Meaning: Relating to the southeast region.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south-eastern states have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southeastern
• SE

Meaning: In the direction of the southeast.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: They traveled south-eastwards to reach the coast.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southeastward
• SE

Meaning: Directed or situated toward the south.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The southerly winds brought cooler temperatures.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southern
• southward

Meaning: Located in or pertaining to the south.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The southern states are known for their hospitality.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• south
• southerly

Meaning: Located farthest south.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The southern most point of the continent is a popular tourist destination.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southernmost
• farthest south

Meaning: The direction between south and southeast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wind was blowing from the south-south east.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• SSE
• south-southeast

Meaning: The direction between south and southwest.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ship sailed south-south west to reach the harbor.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• SSW
• south-southwest

Meaning: In the direction of the south.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: They traveled southwards for several hours.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southward
• downward

Meaning: The direction between south and west.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sun sets in the south-west.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southwest
• SW

Meaning: Directed or situated toward the southwest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south-westerly winds are common in this region.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southwest
• SW

Meaning: Relating to the southwest region.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The south-western states have a unique culture.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southwestern
• SW

Meaning: In the direction of the southwest.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: They traveled south-westwards to reach the coast.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southwestward
• SW

Meaning: Abbreviation for 'Street' or 'Saint'.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: I live on St. James Street.

Category: Geography

Meaning: The boundary between two states

Part of speech: noun

Example: We crossed the state line into another jurisdiction.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• border
• boundary

Meaning: A narrow passage of water between two land masses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The strait connects the two seas.

Category: Geography › Waterways

Synonyms: channel

Meaning: A public road in a city or town.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The street was crowded with people.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• road
• avenue

Antonyms:

• path
• trail

Meaning: A large, distinct landmass that is smaller than a continent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Indian subcontinent includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• landmass
• region

Meaning: Relating to the region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Sub-Saharan countries face unique economic challenges.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• African
• southern

Meaning: Relating to regions just outside the tropics, characterized by warm temperatures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The subtropical climate is ideal for growing citrus fruits.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• warm
• tropical-like

Meaning: The highest point of a mountain or a meeting of leaders.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They reached the summit of the mountain.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• peak
• top

Meaning: A large landmass that contains multiple continents.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Pangaea was a super continent that existed millions of years ago.

Category: Geography › Continents

Synonyms: megacontinent

Meaning: relating to Switzerland

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He enjoys Swiss chocolate.

Category: Geography

Synonyms: Swiss-made

Meaning: Refers to the six counties of Northern Ireland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Six Counties have a complex political history.

Category: Geography › Regions

Meaning: The southernmost point on Earth, located in Antarctica.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The South Pole is known for its extreme cold.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• Antarctica
• southern pole

Meaning: The region or direction between south and east.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The South-East is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• southeast region
• southeastern area

Meaning: A geographic region in South America that includes Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Southern Cone is known for its diverse cultures.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• region
• area

Meaning: Regions of the world located just outside the tropics, characterized by warm temperatures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The subtropics are known for their diverse ecosystems.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• subtropical regions
• warm regions

Meaning: A region in the southern United States characterized by a warm climate.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people move to the Sun belt for its pleasant weather.

Category: Geography › Regions

Meaning: solid ground; dry land

Part of speech: noun

Example: After the storm, we were glad to be back on terra firma.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• land
• ground

Antonyms:

• water
• sea

Meaning: a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Part of speech: noun

Example: The terrain was rocky and difficult to navigate.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

• landscape
• ground