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Commonwest
The correct spelling is west.
How to pronounce west
/wɛst/
nounIPA: /wɛst/
Say it like: Wes-t
The correct spelling is west. One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.
verb
- 1.To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.
adjective
- 1.Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
- 2.Of wind: from the west.
- 3.Of or pertaining to the west; western.
- 4.From the West; occidental.
- 5.(ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.
adverb
- 1.Towards the west; westwards.
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