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westerly.

Coming from the west; originating in the west.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/UK/ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/US
  1. Coming from the west; originating in the west.

    usually
    a westerly wind
    a westerly breeze
  2. Facing the west; directed towards the west.

    a westerly course
    a westerly voyage
  3. Located towards or in the west.

    the westerly side of the lake
adv/ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/UK/ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/US
  1. Towards the west.

noun/ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/UK/ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/US
  1. A westerly wind or storm, one blowing or coming from the west.

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