WEST vs NEAR: NOUN
- The direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Westen hemisphere, or the New World so called, it having been discovered by sailing westward from Europe; the Occident.
- A country, or region of country, which, with regard to some other country or region, is situated in the direction toward the west.
- 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.
- In church hist., the church in the Western Empire and countries adjacent, especially on the north; the Western Church
- 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.
- Eccles.:
- 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.).
- 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.
- 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 nations of North America and Europe with developed capitalist economies, especially in contrast to less-developed nations.
- The United States, Canada, and the noncommunist countries of Europe, especially during the Cold War.
- The region of the United States west of the Mississippi River.
- A historical region of the United States west of the Allegheny Mountains.
- The western part of a region or country.
- The western part of the earth, especially Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
- An area or region lying in the west.
- The direction opposite to the direction of the earth's axial rotation.
- The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 270° clockwise from due north and directly opposite east.
- The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
- British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
- United States film actress (1892-1980)
- English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
- The region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
- The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North and South America
- See neer.
WEST vs NEAR: ADJECTIVE
- From the West; occidental.
- Of or pertaining to the west; western.
- Of wind: from the west.
- Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
- The fashionable part of London, commencing from the east, at Charing Cross.
- 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.
- 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.
- Originating in or coming from the west.
- To, toward, of, facing, or in the west.
- Situated in or facing or moving toward the west
- 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
WEST vs NEAR: VERB
- N/A
- Move towards
WEST vs NEAR: INTRANSITIVE VERB
- 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.
- To draw near or nearer; approach.
- To come close or closer to.
WEST vs NEAR: ADVERB
- Towards the west; westwards.
- Westward.
- In, from, or toward the west.
- To, toward, or in the west
- 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
WEST vs NEAR: PREPOSITION
- N/A
- Close to.
WEST vs NEAR: OTHER WORD TYPES
- A location in the western part of a country, region, or city
- 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
- Coming or moving from the west or western region: as, a west wind.
- 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.
- To move toward the west; turn or veer to the west.
- 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.
- 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.
WEST vs NEAR: RELATED WORDS
- Southwestern, Eastern, Northwest, Southwest, East, Westmost, W, Due west, Occident, Westbound, Westside, Westerly, Westward, Westernmost, Western
- Nearly, Approximate, Virtually, Artificial, Dear, Almost, About, Neighbouring, Nigh, Closer, Left, Neighboring, Close, Adjacent, Nearby
WEST vs NEAR: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Northwesterly, Northwestern, Southwestern, Eastern, Northwest, Southwest, East, Westmost, Occident, Westbound, Westside, Westerly, Westward, Westernmost, Western
- Unreal, Nearly, Approximate, Virtually, Artificial, Dear, Almost, Neighbouring, Nigh, Closer, Left, Neighboring, Close, Adjacent, Nearby
WEST vs NEAR: SENTENCE EXAMPLES
- 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.
- 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.
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