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eastern

adjective

From the east; used especially of winds

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈiːstən

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adjective

  1. From the east; used especially of winds

    “An eastern wind”

adjective

  1. Lying in or toward the east

    “The east side of New York”

adjective

  1. Lying toward or situated in the east

    “The eastern end of the island”

adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world

    “Eastern Europe”

adjective

  1. Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States

    “The Eastern establishment”

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Example Sentences

An eastern wind
The winds are easterly
The east side of New York
Eastern cities
The eastern end of the island
Eastern Europe
The Eastern religions
The Eastern establishment

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