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Commoneast
The correct spelling is east.
How to pronounce east
/iːst/
nounIPA: /iːst/
Say it like: Ees-t
The correct spelling is east. One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E. For example: "the east front of a cathedral"
Usage Examples
“the east front of a cathedral”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E.
adjective
- 1.Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
- 2.Wind from the east
- 3.Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
- 4.From the East; oriental.
- 5.Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel.
adverb
- 1.Towards the east; eastwards
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