Synonyms

eastward

American

[eest-werd] / ˈist wərd /

adverb

Also eastwards. toward the east.

adjective

moving, bearing, facing, or situated toward the east.

noun

the eastward part, direction, or point.

eastward British

/ ˈiːstwəd /

adjective

situated or directed towards the east

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adverb

a variant of eastwards

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noun

the eastward part, direction, etc

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

eastwardly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of eastward

before 850; Middle English estward, Old English ēasteweard. See east, -ward

Example Sentences

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In latitude 25 degrees 3 minutes, the river having changed its course to the W. S. W. was joined by a large creek from the "EASTWARD."

From Expedition into Central Australia by Sturt, Charles

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