east

nouns

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

E, due east, east, eastward

the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point

east

is a type of (narrower)

the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

"he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"

a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city

east

is a type of (narrower)

a point or extent in space

situated in or facing or moving toward the east

east

antonym

is similar to

moving toward the east

"eastbound trains"

is similar to

from the east; used especially of winds

"an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"

is similar to

lying in or toward the east

"the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"

is similar to

lying toward or situated in the east

"the eastern end of the island"

is similar to

farthest to the east

is similar to

of the eastern part of a city e.g. Manhattan

"the eastside silk-stocking district"

to, toward, or in the east

"we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome"

east