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- pronunciation:
- ist
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the direction in front of a person facing the rising sun.
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| definition 2: |
one of the four major points of direction on the compass, ninety degrees clockwise from north.
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| definition 3: |
(often cap.) the eastern part of a country or area.
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| definition 4: |
(cap.) the Orient; the Near East; the Far East.
- similar words:
- orient
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
from, of, or in the east.
an east wind |
| definition 2: |
toward or facing the east.
the east gate |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
from, in, or toward the east.
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