Definition of East

1. Noun. The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.

Exact synonyms: Due East, E, Eastward
Generic synonyms: Cardinal Compass Point

2. Adjective. Situated in or facing or moving toward the east.

3. Adverb. To, toward, or in the east. "Located east of Rome"

4. Noun. The countries of Asia.
Exact synonyms: Orient
Generic synonyms: Asia
Terms within: Far East
Attributes: Eastern
Derivative terms: Oriental

5. Noun. The region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River.

6. Noun. The direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point.
Generic synonyms: Direction

7. Noun. A location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city.
Generic synonyms: Location

Definition of East

1. n. The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west.

2. a. Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial; as, the east gate; the east border; the east side; the east wind is a wind that blows from the east.

3. adv. Eastward.

4. v. i. To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.

5. a. Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel; as, the east front of a cathedral.

Definition of East

1. a cardinal point of the compass [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of East

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East
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Eastern Catholicism
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