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- pronunciation:
- ist
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the direction in front of a person facing the rising sun.
She likes to face to the east when she does her morning yoga exercises.
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| definition 2: |
one of the four major points of direction on the compass. The east is directly opposite the west.
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| definition 3: |
(often capital) the eastern part of a country or area.
He's from the East. |
| definition 4: |
(capital) the Orient; the Near East; the Far East.
These spices come from the East.- similar words:
- orient
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
from, of, or in the east.
There's an east wind blowing. |
| definition 2: |
toward or facing the east.
I walked in the east gate. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
from, in, or toward the east.
I've been driving east. |
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