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east

UK
/iːst/
US
/ist/

Translations

eastnoun
easts
pl
UK
/iːst/
US
/ist/
The sun rises in the east every morning.
Le soleil se lève à l'est chaque matin.
EstPour désigner la partie orientale d’un pays, d’une région ou d’une ville.
The east of the city is known for its vibrant cultural scene.
L'est de la ville est connu pour sa scène culturelle dynamique.
Synonyms
eastern region
orient
the east
Antonyms
west
eastpreposition
Archaic or literary use meaning bbbbbbbbbbbbbto the east ofb.
à l'est de
The village lies east the river.
Le village se trouve à l'est de la rivière.
eastadjective
more east
Comp.
most east
Super.
UK
/iːst/
US
/ist/
Used attributively to describe something located in or coming from the east; not normally comparable.
orientalPour indiquer une position tournée vers l'est.
The east gate of the castle was heavily guarded.
La porte orientale du château était fortement gardée.
Additional translations
d'estS’emploie surtout avec les vents et les conditions météorologiques.
Synonyms
eastward
eastbound
easterly
east-facing
oriental
eastern
eastadverb
à l'est
The hikers continued east until they reached the river.
Les randonneurs ont continué à l'est jusqu'à atteindre la rivière.
Synonyms
eastward
eastwards
to the east
toward the east
towards the east
easterly
in an easterly direction

Definitions

eastnoun
The cardinal point on the horizon where the sun rises at the equinoxes, located at 90 degrees on a compass.
The sun rises in the east every morning.
The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction.
The compass needle points to the east.
The eastern part of a country, region, or city.
The east of the city is known for its vibrant cultural scene.
eastpreposition
Situated to the east of (something).
The village lies east the river.
eastadjective
Situated toward the east.
The east gate of the castle was heavily guarded.
Coming from the east (especially of winds or weather).
An east wind blew across the plain.
eastadverb
Toward, to, or in the east.
The hikers continued east until they reached the river.
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