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- pronunciation:
- west
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the direction behind a person facing the rising sun.
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| definition 2: |
one of the four major points of direction on the compass. The west is directly opposite the east.
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| definition 3: |
(often capital) the western part of a country or area.
He's moving to the west to look for work. |
| definition 4: |
(capital) the western part of the world as distinguished from the East.
This cook blends traditions from the East and the West. |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
from, of, or in the west.
There's a west wind blowing. |
| definition 2: |
toward or facing the west.
My room is in the west wing of the house. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
from, in, or toward the west.
The pioneers traveled west in search of a new home. |
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