westerly

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or coming from the west.

• noun

  A wind that blows from the west.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɛstə(ɹ)li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

zephyr , ponent , westly , westly

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Rhymes

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miserably , hastily , adversely , wisely

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Variants

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westerly , westerlies , Westerly

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Etymology

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From Old English westerlīc, from wester (west) + -ly.

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Trivia

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1. The westerly wind is responsible for the moist climate of the west coast of the United States.

2. The term 'westerly' is also used in meteorology to describe a wind direction between 270 and 299 degrees on the compass.

3. In the Southern Hemisphere, the westerly wind is known as the Roaring Forties due to its strong and consistent winds.

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1. Westerlies: A prevailing wind system in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by strong westerly winds.

2. Westerly wind: A wind that blows from the west.

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In literature, the term 'westerly' is often used to refer to a direction or origin, particularly in the context of travel or exploration. For example, in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick', the narrator Ishmael sets sail on a whaling ship named the Pequod, which embarks on a westerly journey across the ocean.

How to Memorize "westerly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a compass pointing west. Visualize the wind blowing from that direction towards you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'westerly' with the direction west. Think of the sun setting in the west.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'West is Best' to remember that westerly means coming from or related to the west.

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