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Eastward

//ˈist.wɚd// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Situated or directed towards the east.
Adjective
  1. 1
    moving toward the east wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Towards the east.
Adverb
  1. 1
    toward the east wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The direction or area lying to the east. uncountable
  2. 2
    the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

Etymology 2

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

Etymology 3

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

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