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

  • (..) MARCUS: Ow. KYLE: So you get it working? MARCUS: Almost. Good. Look, I figure we head east, right? We go through the desert, then we can connect with the Resistance there. -I'm heading north. KYLE: No, no, no. No you are not. The machines control the whole (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation