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

  • (..) - Re-route everything. We've got one shot at this. I know what I need to do. The dining room! If I knock out that east wall, it'll make a nice work space for Laura, huh. Put up some baffling, she can't hear the kids running around, what do you think? You guys always eat in the kitchen anyway. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron