eastwards

Meanings

• adverb, adjective

  Moving or extending in a direction towards the east.

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Variants

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eastward , eastwards

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'eastweard' meaning 'towards the east'.

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Trivia

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1. The East is considered the direction of sunrise in many cultures.

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

3. The East Wind is a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

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Related Concepts

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1. compass directions: Eastwards is one of the cardinal directions, along with north, south, and west.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'eastwards' is often used to describe journeys or travels towards the east, such as in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds'. In art, the east is sometimes symbolically represented as a place of new beginnings or rebirth.

How to Memorize "eastwards"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. Visualize yourself traveling eastwards towards the sun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eastwards' with the word 'rising', as the sun rises in the east.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Elephant Sits Underneath A Big Tree' to remember the order of the compass directions: North, East, South, West.

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