East
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /iːst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: East is a noun meaning The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
Meaning
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
More Meanings
- The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
- (ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
- Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
- (meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east.
- Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
- From the East; oriental.
- (ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical east.
Example Sentences
The sun rises in the east.
We live in the east of the country.
The levanter wind is in/from the east.
Portsmouth is to the east of Southampton.
Word Forms
- easts
Synonyms for east
Depending on context, synonyms include eastward, easterly, oriental, easternmost, eastbound, eastmost.
Antonyms for east
Common opposites include westward, westerly, west, westwards.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include easterly, e, eastside, eastbound, eastmost, easternmost.
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