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

  • (..) -Telling me how handsome my son is? -Well, that I am. That's very nice. Thank you. Good luck, Gene. -Take care. -Like I said, go east. H.W. I'll be your lawyer if you need to draw up a contract. Make sure you don't get swindled, boy. Get half what your dad's making. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood
  • (..) Did you hear Standard bought up? -Mostly in the north, so far. -That's what I hear. I'm gonna tell you, Gene, if you're gonna make a play, look east. I'd rather it be you than someone else. This mud around here has been taken. It must be easy when you have such a cute face to carry around with you. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood