EAST vs COAST: NOUN
- The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 90° clockwise from due north and directly opposite west.
- The direction of the earth's axial rotation.
- The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- The countries of Asia
- An area or region lying in the east.
- The east wind.
- [capitalized] In church hist., the church in the Eastern Empire and countries adjacent, especially those on the east, as “the West” is the church in the Western Empire: as, the great schism between East and West.
- [capitalized] In the United States, in a restricted sense, New England; in a more general sense, the whole eastern or Atlantic portion of the country, as distinguished from the West.
- In the Bible, the countries southeast, east, and northeast of Palestine, as Moab, Ammon, Arabia Deserta, Armenia, Assyria, Babylon, Parthia. The countries designated by the term in particular passages must be discovered from the context.
- A territory or region situated eastward of the person speaking, or of the people using the term.
- The quarter or direction toward the mean point of sunrise; an eastward situation or trend; the eastern part or side: as, a town or country in the east of Europe, or on the east of a range of mountains; to travel to the east (that is, in an eastern direction).
- One of the four cardinal points of the compass, opposite to the west, and lying on the right hand when one faces the north; the point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth.
- The eastern part of the earth, especially eastern Asia.
- The eastern part of a region or country.
- The region of the United States east of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
- The eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite sense, the word is applied to Asia Minor, Syria, Chaldea, Persia, India, China, etc.
- The former Communist bloc of countries in Asia and especially in Eastern Europe.
- 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.
- The region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
- According to the notation of the mariner's compass, that point which lies 111/4° to the north or south, respectively, of the point due east.
- That which lies 221/2° to the north or south of east, or half way between east and northeast or southeast, respectively. See Illust. of Compass.
- One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox.
- A location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
- Formerly, the part of the United States east of the Alleghany Mountains, esp. the Eastern, or New England, States; now, commonly, the whole region east of the Mississippi River, esp. that which is north of Maryland and the Ohio River; -- usually with the definite article.
- A customhouse officer who superintends the landing or shipping of goods for the coast trade.
- A South African mammal (Bathyergus suillus), about the size of a rabbit, remarkable for its extensive burrows; -- called also sand mole.
- The force employed in life-saving stations along the seacoast.
- The danger is over; no enemy in sight.
- The seashore, or land near it.
- The side of a thing.
- [From the verb.] A slide on a sled down a snowy or icy incline: as, to go out for a coast.
- The boundary-line formed by the sea; the coast-line.
- The side, edge, or margin of the land next to the sea; the sea-shore.
- The exterior line, limit, or border of a country; boundary; bound.
- A side; the side.
- The frontier or border of a country.
- The act of sliding or coasting; slide.
- A hill or other slope down which one may coast, as on a sled.
- The area within view
- A slope down which sleds may coast
- The shore of a sea or ocean
- The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
- Land next to the sea; the seashore.
- The water near this land.
- The Pacific coast of the United States.
EAST vs COAST: ADJECTIVE
- Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial
- From the East; oriental.
- Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
- Wind from the east
- Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
- Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel.
- To, toward, of, facing, or in the east.
- Originating in or coming from the east.
- Situated in or facing or moving toward the east
- N/A
EAST vs COAST: VERB
- N/A
- Move effortlessly; by force of gravity
- To glide along without adding energy.
- To sail along a coast
- Applied to human behavior, to make a minimal effort, to continue to do something in a routine way. This implies lack of initiative and effort.
EAST vs COAST: INTRANSITIVE VERB
- To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
- To draw or keep near; to approach.
- To sail from port to port in the same country.
- To slide down hill; to slide on a sled, upon snow or ice.
- To slide down an incline through the effect of gravity.
- To move without use of propelling power. : slide.
- To act or move aimlessly or with little effort.
- To sail near or along a coast.
- To sail or move along the coast or border of.
- To sail by or near the shore.
EAST vs COAST: TRANSITIVE VERB
- N/A
- To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
- To sail by or near; to follow the coast line of.
- To conduct along a coast or river bank.
EAST vs COAST: ADVERB
- In, from, or toward the east.
- Eastward.
- Towards the east; eastwards
- To, toward, or in the east
- N/A
EAST vs COAST: OTHER WORD TYPES
- In an easterly direction; eastward: as, he went east.
- To move toward the east; turn or veer toward the east.
- Situated in the direction of the rising sun, or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial: as, the east side; an east window.
- Coming from the direction of the east: only in the phrase the or an east wind.
- Eccles., situated beyond or in the direction of the altar or high altar of a church as seen from the nave: as, the east end of the choirstalls.
- Abbreviated E.
- The direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
- Eccles., toward the point conventionally regarded as the east; in the direction of or beyond the altar as seen from the nave: as, the chapel east of the choir is commonly called the Lady Chapel.
- To sail from port to port on the same coast.
- Hence Figuratively, to feel one's way cautiously; grope along.
- To advance; proceed; go.
- To slide on a sled down a hill or an incline covered with snow or ice.
- To descend a hill on a bicycle, removing the feet from the pedals.
- To draw supplies to lumberers' shanties.
- To sail along or near to, as a coast, or along the shore of: as, to coast the shores of the Mediterranean; to coast an island.
- To carry or conduct along a coast or river-bank.
- To draw near to; approach; keep close to; pursue.
- To accost.
- To loaf about from station to station.
- To glide along swiftly through the air with motionless wings, as a bird.
- To sail near a coast; sail along or near the shore, or in sight of land; follow the coast-line; rarely, to travel along, either on or near the coast.
- Move effortlessly
- By force of gravity
EAST vs COAST: RELATED WORDS
- Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, E, Due east, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Inshore, Coastguard, Onshore, Seaside, Sea, Offshore, Ocean, Shore, Beach, Shoreline, Seaboard, Shores, Coastline, Seacoast, Seashore
EAST vs COAST: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Near, Northeastern, Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Maritime, Inshore, Coastguard, Onshore, Seaside, Sea, Offshore, Ocean, Shore, Beach, Shoreline, Seaboard, Coastline, Seacoast, Seashore
EAST vs COAST: SENTENCE EXAMPLES
- Because the planet turns toward the east, the Sun seems to rise in the east.
- Just head East from the sand pit to the Bank on the East side of the city.
- North East India to South and South East Asia.
- PROFIT HOMES EAST WEST MISSION FOUNDATION EAST WEST THEATRE COMPANY INC.
- India, the Middle East, Kazakhstan, and, more recently, the Russian Far East.
- Seen as derogatory to people from East and South East Asian backgrounds by those familiar with the term.
- Near East Side, Olde Towne East, Downtown Columbus, Italian Village, Upper Arlington, North Linden, and Grandview Heights.
- We have development facilities located in UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, Central and East Asia.
- East Point, Newnan, East Cobb, Peachtree City, and Fayetteville, GA.
- Middle East and East Africa was under review.
- Coast Guard unit tasked with supervising recreational boaters on the California coast.
- Our family was moving across country from West Coast to East Coast.
- Ask Claire L about the services of Coast To Coast Relocation.
- Mediterranean coast, also known as the Turquoise Coast.
- Having problems with Coast to Coast Grand Getaways?
- Spectrum Mobile keeps you connected, coast to coast.
- Schedule I bank, serving Canadians coast to coast.
- Of coaches and the coast to coast baseball.
- Vacasa professionally manages vacation rentals from coast to coast.
- It is an issue that affects us from coast to coast to coast.
EAST vs COAST: QUESTIONS
- When were the east antibiotic guidelines published?
- Why solsolitaire business park Chakala Andheri East?
- What is the story east is east and never the twain shall meet?
- How did the east rift change the topography of East Africa?
- What does the Energy East merger mean for Energy East shareholders?
- Where is the nearest bus stop to East Ham in East Ham?
- What can impact the travel time for East-West vs west-east winds?
- Why are East Asian countries more developed than South East Asia?
- What is the story of East Bengal and East Pakistan?
- Why choose east side Animal Hospital in East Peoria?
- How big is the distance between East Coast and West Coast?
- Who sings the song Soledad from coast to Coast-expanded edition?
- When was the first television program broadcast from coast to coast?
- How does east coast compare to Virgin on West Coast?
- Where does Interstate 40 begin west coast or East Coast?
- Is Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk a National Trail?
- How long is the shortest route from coast to coast?
- Where to stay in Mallorca - south coast or north coast?
- Which interstate highway goes from east coast to West Coast?
- What makes coast to coast the perfect dining destination?