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east

UK
/iːst/
US
/ist/

Translations

eastnoun
easts
pl
UK
/iːst/
US
/ist/
The sun rises in the east.
Солнце встает на востоке.
Additional translations
восточное направление
восточная часть
Synonyms
eastern region
orient
the east
Antonyms
west
eastpreposition
Archaic or literary use meaning bbbbbbbbbbbbbto the east ofb.
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.
Synonyms
oriental
easterly
east-facing
eastbound
eastward
eastern
eastadverb
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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