east
adjective · noun · adverb
Simple meaning
The direction of the earth's rotation.
Pronunciation
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eestIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈist
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Definition
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adjective
Situated in or facing or moving toward the east
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
noun
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
The eastern states of the United States.
A location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
The eastern part of any region.
adverb
To, toward, or in the east
“We travelled east for several miles.”
Word at a Glance
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- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ.
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A resident of the east side of Manhattan in New York City.
In a direction parallel with lines of latitude.
A geographical area in eastern Africa.
Of or relating to or located in East Africa.
Tropical African timber tree with fragrant wood.
A region of eastern England that was formerly a kingdom.
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Toward the east.
A wind from the east.
Long-haired chimpanzees of east-central Africa.
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