Definition of 'east'

Noun

1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
      Synonyms: due east eastward E
2. the countries of Asia
      Synonyms: Orient
3. the region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
      Synonyms: eastern United States

Adjective

1. situated in or facing or moving toward the east
      Antonyms: west

Adverb

1. to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome"

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