east

Definition

  • noun: the direction where the sun rises
  • noun: the general direction of sunrise
  • adverb: to, toward, or in the east
  • synonyms: eastward, orientate, eastern

Examples

  • The city is framed by mountain ranges to the 'east' and west.

  • This summer has been unusually hot in 'the East'.

  • The ships sailed 'east'. [='easterly, eastward']

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Okay. - Get the cameras ready, boys. - You got it! - Let's go. David: Uh, it's-- it's headed due east. Ben: East. Due east. Jesus, it's headed for the resort. Full throttle, now! (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon