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eastward.

The direction or area lying to the east.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈist.wɚd/General-American/ˈiːst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The direction or area lying to the east.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

adj/ˈist.wɚd/General-American/ˈiːst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Situated or directed towards the east.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

adv/ˈist.wɚd/General-American/ˈiːst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Towards the east.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

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