Synonyms for

West

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

Definition

West is a direction that is opposite to east and is where the sun sets.

Synonyms & similar words

east w benjaminwest west westward westernunitedstates duewest damerebeccawest cicilyisabelfairfield maewest occident rebeccawest westward westerly western occidental left westernmost westside westbound westwards sunsetward sundownward sundowns sundown sunset evening occident leftward west-northwest west-southwest southwest

Synonyms by register

Formal

western

Literary

occidental

Antonyms

east north south northeast southeast southwest northwest

Common collocations

  • go west
  • west coast
  • west end
  • west side
  • west of
  • westward bound
  • west wind

Word family

noun west
verb west
adjective west
adverb west

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun, adjective, or adverb to indicate direction or location. 'Westward' is the adverbial form indicating movement towards the west.

Example sentences

  1. The sun sets in the west every evening.
  2. We live on the west coast of the country.
  3. The wind is blowing from the west today.
  4. The west side of the building gets more sunlight.
  5. The train is headed west.

Quotes

  • 'Go west, young man' was advice from Horace Greeley.
  • 'The sun sets in the west and the moon rises in the east.' - My grandmother
  • 'The West won't change you, it'll reveal you.' - Unknown

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