east
//iːst//
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.
Antonym
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.
Adverb
1
Toward or in the direction of the east.
The birds fly east in the spring.