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east·er·ly
 easterly
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective & adverb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective & adverb |
| definition 1: |
of or toward the east.
He headed off in an easterly direction.The path runs easterly for five miles. |
| definition 2: |
from the east.
The captain says we need a strong easterly wind to reach our destination. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
easterlies |
| definition: |
a storm or wind from the east.
They almost lost their ship in the easterly. |
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