Synonyms for

Eastward

Verb / ˈi:stwɜ:d / Another word for eastward — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or facing towards the east

Synonyms & similar words

eastbound e eastwards dueeast east easterly eastwards east eastern oriental orient levantine asiatic orientated sunward sunwards sunwise dawnward dawnwards dawnwise morningward

Synonyms by register

Formal

oriental eastern

Literary

sunward dawnward

Antonyms

westward northward southward homeward inward outward

Common collocations

  • travel eastward
  • move eastward
  • head eastward
  • sail eastward
  • fly eastward
  • look eastward
  • face eastward

Word family

adjective east
adverb east

Usage note

Eastward is primarily an adverb indicating direction towards the east. It can also function as an adjective, though 'eastern' is more common in that role.

Example sentences

  1. We drove eastward to get to the beach.
  2. The birds fly eastward for the winter.
  3. The wind blew eastward, carrying the scent of the ocean.
  4. The map shows that the river flows eastward.
  5. The airplane took off in an eastward direction.

Quotes

  • The sun always rises eastward.
  • The wind whispered secrets as it blew eastward.
  • The compass needle pointed eastward.

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