Eastward
/ˈist.wɚd/ adj, adv, noun
adj, adv, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The direction or area lying to the east. uncountable
- 2 the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Situated or directed towards the east.
Adjective
- 1 moving toward the east wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Towards the east.
Adverb
- 1 toward the east wordnet
Example
More examples"All at once, I saw two figures: one a little man who was stumping along eastward at a good walk, and the other a girl of maybe eight or ten who was running as hard as she was able down a cross street."
Etymology
From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.