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west

The correct spelling is west.

How to pronounce west

/wɛst/
noun

IPA: /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. 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. 1.To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.

adjective

  1. 1.Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
  2. 2.Of wind: from the west.
  3. 3.Of or pertaining to the west; western.
  4. 4.From the West; occidental.
  5. 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. 1.Towards the west; westwards.

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