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East

/iːst/

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.

📖 Definitions of "East"

noun
  1. 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. 1

    Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.

  2. 2

    Wind from the east

  3. 3

    Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.

  4. 4

    From the East; oriental.

adverb
  1. 1

    Towards the east; eastwards

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