east

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Noun

1

The direction where the sun rises; one of the four cardinal directions, opposite to west.

The sun rises in the east.

2

The eastern part of a region, country, or area.

They live in the east of the country.

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Adjective

1

Located in, toward, or facing the east.

The east side of the building gets morning sun.

2

Coming from the east (especially of wind).

An east wind brought cold air from the ocean.

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Adverb

1

Toward or in the direction of the east.

The birds fly east in the spring.

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