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East /iːst/

The meaning and definition of East, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E.
adjective
  1. Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
  2. Wind from the east
adverb
  1. Towards the east; eastwards
Synonyms oriental easterly eastern eastward eastwards
Antonyms westerly western westward west westwards

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