east
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Britannica Dictionary definition of EAST
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[noncount]
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the direction where the sun rises
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the direction that is the opposite of west
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The city is framed by mountain ranges to the east and west.
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The wind blew from the east.
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Which way is east?
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the east
or
the East
:
regions or countries east of a certain point: such as
a
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the eastern part of the U.S.
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This summer has been unusually hot in the East.
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east
/ˈiːst/
adjective
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east
/ˈiːst/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of EAST
always used before a noun
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lying toward or at the east
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the east side of town
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coming from the east
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east
/ˈiːst/
adverb
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east
/ˈiːst/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of EAST
:
to or toward the east
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The ships sailed east. [=easterly, eastward]
back East
US, informal or back east
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in or toward the eastern part of a country or region
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She attended college back East.
