Definition of 'west'

Noun

1. the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
      Synonyms: Occident
2. the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
      Synonyms: due west westward W
3. the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
      Synonyms: western United States
4. British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
      Synonyms: Rebecca West Dame Rebecca West Cicily Isabel Fairfield
5. United States film actress (1892-1980)
      Synonyms: Mae West
6. English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
      Synonyms: Benjamin West

Adjective

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

Adverb

1. to, toward, or in the west; "we moved west to Arizona"; "situated west of Boston"

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