East is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from west and is the direction from which the Sun rises on the Earth.

The meaning of EAST is to, toward, or in the east. How to use east in a sentence.

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EAST definition: 1. the direction from which the sun rises in the morning, opposite to the west, or the part of an…. Learn more.

1. To, toward, of, facing, or in the east: the east bank of the river. 2. Originating in or coming from the east: a cool east wind.

Definition of east noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Which way is east? This summer has been unusually hot in the East. She attended college back East.

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3 days ago · Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward. (meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east. Of or pertaining to the east; eastern. From the East; oriental.

adverb to, toward, or in the east. an island located east of Sumatra; He went east.