EAST vs WEST: NOUN
- 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 countries of Asia
- The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- 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.
- An area or region lying in the east.
- 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 east wind.
- The former Communist bloc of countries in Asia and especially in Eastern Europe.
- [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.
- 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 part of the earth, especially eastern Asia.
- 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
- The United States, Canada, and the noncommunist countries of Europe, especially during the Cold War.
- The nations of North America and Europe with developed capitalist economies, especially in contrast to less-developed nations.
- One of the four cardinal points of the compass, opposite to the east, and lying on the left hand when one faces the north; the point in the heavens where the sun sets at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; more generally, the place of sunset. Abbreviated W.
- The quarter or direction toward the mean point of sunset; the tendency or trend directly away from the east; the western part or side: with to, at, or on: as, that place lies to the west of this; to travel to the west; at or on the west were high mountains; Europe is bounded on the west by the Atlantic.
- The western part or division of a region mentioned or understood: as, the west of Europe or of England; the Canadian west; he lives in the west (of a town, county, etc.).
- Eccles.:
- The point of the compass toward which one is turned when looking from the altar or high altar toward the further end of the nave or the usual position of the main entrance of a church. See east, n., 1.
- The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set 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 on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east.
- A country, or region of country, which, with regard to some other country or region, is situated in the direction toward the west.
- The Westen hemisphere, or the New World so called, it having been discovered by sailing westward from Europe; the Occident.
- Formerly, that part of the United States west of the Alleghany mountains; now, commonly, the whole region west of the Mississippi river; esp., that part which is north of the Indian Territory, New Mexico, etc. Usually with the definite article.
- 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 west.
- That point which lies 221/2° to the north or south of west, or halfway between west and northwest or southwest, respectively. See Illust. of Compass.
- One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox.
- The direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
- In church hist., the church in the Western Empire and countries adjacent, especially on the north; the Western Church
- The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North and South America
- The region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
- English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
- The region of the United States west of the Mississippi River.
- British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
- The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
- The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 270° clockwise from due north and directly opposite east.
- The direction opposite to the direction of the earth's axial rotation.
- An area or region lying in the west.
- The western part of the earth, especially Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
- The western part of a region or country.
- A historical region of the United States west of the Allegheny Mountains.
- United States film actress (1892-1980)
EAST vs WEST: ADJECTIVE
- Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
- Originating in or coming from the east.
- To, toward, of, facing, or in the east.
- Wind from the east
- Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
- From the East; oriental.
- Situated in or facing or moving toward the east
- Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial
- Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel.
- To, toward, of, facing, or in the west.
- Originating in or coming from the west.
- From the West; occidental.
- Situated in or facing or moving toward the west
- Of or pertaining to the west; western.
- Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
- Lying toward the west; situated at the west, or in a western direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the west, or coming from the west.
- Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.
- The fashionable part of London, commencing from the east, at Charing Cross.
- Of wind: from the west.
EAST vs WEST: INTRANSITIVE VERB
- To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
- To turn or move toward the west; to veer from the north or south toward the west.
- To pass to the west; to set, as the sun.
EAST vs WEST: ADVERB
- Eastward.
- Towards the east; eastwards
- In, from, or toward the east.
- To, toward, or in the east
- To, toward, or in the west
- Towards the west; westwards.
- Westward.
- In, from, or toward the west.
EAST vs WEST: 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 or toward the west; westward or westerly; specifically (ecclesiastical), toward or in the direction of that part of a church which is furthest from the altar or high altar.
- To move toward the west; turn or veer to the west.
- Situated in, on, or to the west; being or lying westward with reference to something else; western: as, the West Indies; West Virginia; the west bank or the west fork of a river; west longitude.
- Coming or moving from the west or western region: as, a west wind.
- Eccles., situated in, or in the direction of, that part of a church which is furthest from the altar or high altar; opposite the ecclesiastical east
- A location in the western part of a country, region, or city
EAST vs WEST: RELATED WORDS
- Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, E, Due east, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Southwestern, Eastern, Northwest, Southwest, East, Westmost, W, Due west, Occident, Westbound, Westside, Westerly, Westward, Westernmost, Western
EAST vs WEST: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Near, Northeastern, Southeastern, Western, Southeast, Northeast, West, Eastmost, Orient, Eastside, Eastbound, Easternmost, Easterly, Eastward, Eastern
- Northwesterly, Northwestern, Southwestern, Eastern, Northwest, Southwest, East, Westmost, Occident, Westbound, Westside, Westerly, Westward, Westernmost, Western
EAST vs WEST: 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.
- West Hills, the hillside and hilltop north of Dewey and west of Round Hill Road.
- West Coast, linking Springfield to domestic markets in the United States and international markets via West Coast ports.
- Cross the bridge to the western part of the west central island and follow the path west, then south.
- West Godavari: A shrimp trader hired contract killers to eliminate his business rival in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Arctic air may be forced farther west over the Central states or even west of the Rockies.
- PROFIT HOMES EAST WEST MISSION FOUNDATION EAST WEST THEATRE COMPANY INC.
- Division of Sociology and Anthropology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Description: The Site is located on West Rome Boulevard, west of Grand Montecito Parkway.
- Head west from the Camp to reach another hallway leading further west.
- The West Virginia Housing Development Fund is for West Virginia residents or individuals purchasing a home in the state of West Virginia.
EAST vs WEST: QUESTIONS
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- Why are East Asian countries more developed than South East Asia?
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