East

Definition

East is a noun, adjective, and adverb. As a noun, it refers to the cardinal direction to the right of north, typically where the sun rises. As an adjective, it describes something oriented toward or situated in the eastern direction. As an adverb, it denotes movement or orientation toward the east.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective
• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /iːst/
• Respelling: EEST

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /iːst/
• Respelling: EEST

Etymology

The word "east" originates from the Old English "ēast," derived from the Proto-Germanic "aust-" meaning "toward the dawn" or "where the sun rises." It is also related to the Latin "aurora," meaning "dawn" or "east."

Derivatives

• Easterly (adjective/adverb)
• Eastward (adverb/adjective)
• Eastbound (adjective)
• Eastern (adjective)
• Easternmost (adjective)

Synonyms

• Orient
• Sunrise direction
• None

Antonyms

• West
• Occident
• Sunset direction

Usage

The term "east" is often used to describe direction, orientation, or location, as in "The city lies to the east of the river." It can also be used to describe regions or areas within a place, such as "The East Coast of the United States."

Related Terms

• West: The cardinal direction opposite of east, where the sun sets.
• North: The cardinal direction perpendicular to both east and west.
• South: The cardinal direction opposite of north.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The cardinal direction to the right of north, where the sun rises: Refers to one of the four main compass points.
  • Example: "The mountain range extends to the east."

Adjective

• Oriented toward or situated in the east: Describes an object, location, or feature positioned in the eastern direction.
  • Example: "The east side of the building has large windows."

Adverb

• Toward the east: Indicates movement or direction in an eastern direction.
  • Example: "They traveled east toward the coast."