Synonyms for

East

Verb / i:st / Another word for east — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

East refers to the direction towards which the sun rises, opposite to west, or the part of the world lying in this direction.

Synonyms & similar words

e west easternunitedstates orient dueeast east eastward orient eastward easterly eastern oriental rising sunrise morn dawning daybreak morning aurora cockcrow light sunshine sunup

Synonyms by register

Formal

oriental eastern

Literary

auroral orient

Antonyms

west north south northeast southwest

Common collocations

  • east london
  • east coast
  • east asia
  • east africa
  • east germany
  • east end
  • east side

Word family

noun east
adjective east
adverb eastward

Usage note

East refers to the direction or region towards the sunrise. It is often used in geographical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  2. The east side of the building is warmer in the morning.
  3. The wind is blowing from the east, so we need to adjust our sails.
  4. I am from the east coast of the United States.
  5. We drove east on the highway to get to the beach.

Quotes

  • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Everything revolves around the earth.
  • The east wind blows hard, but the wind of change blows harder.
  • The east is a delicate bird that must be handled with care.

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