EAST vs NEAR: NOUN
- A location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 former Communist bloc of countries in Asia and especially in Eastern Europe.
- The region of the United States east of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
- The eastern part of a region or country.
- The eastern part of the earth, especially eastern Asia.
- An area or region lying in the east.
- The direction of the earth's axial rotation.
- The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 90° clockwise from due north and directly opposite west.
- The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- The region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
- The countries of Asia
- See neer.
EAST vs NEAR: ADJECTIVE
- 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.
- Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial
- Originating in or coming from the east.
- To, toward, of, facing, or in the east.
- Situated in or facing or moving toward the east
- Stingy; parsimonious.
- Short and direct.
- Being the animal or vehicle on the left.
- Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle.
- Closer of two or more.
- Closely corresponding to or resembling an original.
- Just barely avoided.
- Nearly occurring but not actually happening.
- Closely related by kinship or association; intimate: : close.
- Close in time, space, position, or degree.
- Giving or spending with reluctance
- With or in a close or intimate relationship
- Very close in resemblance
- Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- Closely resembling the genuine article
EAST vs NEAR: VERB
- N/A
- Move towards
EAST vs NEAR: INTRANSITIVE VERB
- To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
- To draw near or nearer; approach.
- To come close or closer to.
EAST vs NEAR: ADVERB
- Towards the east; eastwards
- Eastward.
- In, from, or toward the east.
- To, toward, or in the east
- To want but little of; to approximate to.
- At a distance and close by; throughout a whole region.
- Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
- At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
- With or in a close relationship.
- Just about; almost; nearly.
- To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time.
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost'
- Near in time or place or relationship
EAST vs NEAR: PREPOSITION
- N/A
- Close to.
EAST vs NEAR: OTHER WORD TYPES
- The direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
- Abbreviated E.
- 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.
- Coming from the direction of the east: only in the phrase the or an east wind.
- 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.
- To move toward the east; turn or veer toward the east.
- 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.
- In an easterly direction; eastward: as, he went east.
- All but
- Being on the left side
- Synonyms Contiguous, proximate, neighboring, imminent, impending, approaching. Nearest, Next are sometimes synonymous words: as, nearest or next of kin; but specially the first denotes the closest relative proximity, while the second denotes the proximate place in order. Compare the nearest house with the next house.
- Empty.
- Economical; closely calculating; also, close; parsimonious.
- Short; serving to bring the object close.
- In riding or driving, on the left: opposed to off; as, the near side; the near fore leg.
- So as barely to escape injury, danger, or exposure; close; narrow.
- Close; not deviating from an original or model; observant of the style or manner of the thing copied; literal: as, a near translation.
- Affecting one's interest or feelings; touching; coming home to one.
- Intimate; united in close ties of affection or confidence; familiar: as, a near friend.
- Closely allied by blood; closely akin.
- Being nigh in place; being close by; not distant; adjacent; contiguous.
- Nigh or close to, in a figurative sense.
- Nigh; close to; close by; at no great distance from.
- Into close straits; into a critical position.
- Almost; nearly.
- Closely; intimately.
- Nautical, close to the wind: opposed to off.
- Nigh, in a figurative sense.
- Nigh; close; at, to, or toward a point which is adjacent or not far off: with such verbs as be, come, go, draw, move.
- Hence, without comparative force, and with a new comparative nearer, superlative nearest
- Nigher; more nigh; closer: comparative of nigh.
- A contracted form of neither.
- To come nearer; approach.
- To come near or nearer; stand near; approach: as, the ship neared the land.
EAST vs NEAR: RELATED WORDS
- Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, E, Due east, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Nearly, Approximate, Virtually, Artificial, Dear, Almost, About, Neighbouring, Nigh, Closer, Left, Neighboring, Close, Adjacent, Nearby
EAST vs NEAR: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Near, Northeastern, Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Unreal, Nearly, Approximate, Virtually, Artificial, Dear, Almost, Neighbouring, Nigh, Closer, Left, Neighboring, Close, Adjacent, Nearby
EAST vs NEAR: 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.
- Wind turbines should not be placed in known or suspected flight corridors, near known concentrations of birds, or near wetland areas used by shorebirds.
- The shrine is located near the bridge that links to the two large stones, near the water and the raft.
- Would you rather live near to the beach or near to the mountains?
- Tom, according to history, was a lazy young giant, living near Hoyle, and his unwieldy rival resided in a castle near St.
- Structural plains lie near the coasts which are formed as a result of emergence of sea bottom near coast.
- Prior appointment with local property sale near cornwall coast most innovative, providing storage cupboard, near padstow to placebuzz yet accessible from the.
- In the spring, you can find bass near shore in sandy areas or near grass flats.
- Shpilberg was found dead in the passenger seat of her car near Bruen Street and Edison Place near Newark Penn Station.
- Equipment is near the blacksmithing locations, and consumables near the enchanting or alchemy stations.
- For cheap and yummy street food, go to Larsian near Near Chong Hua Hospital.
EAST vs NEAR: 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?
- What restaurants are near Winchester Mystery House?
- What transport services are available near Lichfield?
- How does parallels achieve near-native performance?
- Should grandparents travel to be near grandchildren?
- What services are available near Dandenong Hospital?
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- Can unconscious people have near-death experiences?
- What is the boundary between the near field and near field?
- Was there a crash on the M8 near Livingston near Livingston?