east

Meanings

• noun

  The direction that is to the right of north and to the left of south.

  - "The sun rises in the east."
  - "We traveled east to reach the next town."

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Pronunciation

1. /iːst/
   
   
   
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2. /iːst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

westerly , western , westward , west , westwards

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Synonyms

oriental , easterly , eastern , eastward , eastwards

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with east
past , cast , last

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Variants

List of all variants of east that leads to same result
east , easts , east by north , east by south , East Caribbean dollar , East Caribbean dollars , East Germanic , East Germanics , East Indiaman , East Indiamen , east-northeast , east-northeasts , east-southeast , east-southeasts

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Etymology

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Old English 'east', from 'eastan' meaning 'dawn, sunrise'.

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Trivia

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1. The East Coast of the United States is known for its historic cities and beautiful coastline.

2. In meteorology, an easterly wind blows from the east to the west.

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Related Concepts

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1. cardinal directions: East is one of the six main cardinal directions, along with north, south, west, and up and down.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the east is considered a symbol of new beginnings and renewal. For example, in Chinese culture, the east is associated with the element wood and the color green.

How to Memorize "east"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sun rising in the east.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the east with the rising sun and new beginnings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Everyday I'm Shining' to remember that the sun rises in the east.

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