East: meaning, definitions and examples

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east

 

[ iหst ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

direction

The direction towards which the sun rises, opposite to the west. Also, one of the four cardinal points of the compass.

Synonyms

easterly, oriental.

Examples of usage

  • The sun rises in the east every morning.
  • We need to head east to reach the mountains.
Context #2 | Adjective

location

Located in or towards the east.

Synonyms

eastern, oriental.

Examples of usage

  • We live in the east wing of the building.
  • The east side of the city is known for its cultural diversity.
Context #3 | Noun

region

The eastern part of the world or a country.

Synonyms

Far East, orient.

Examples of usage

  • He traveled to the Far East for business.
  • The East is known for its rich history and traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "east" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Osten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ timur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wschรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท est

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ este

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์ชฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝchod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝchod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzhod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ austur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ este

Etymology

The word 'east' originated from the Old English word 'ฤ“ast', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'austaz'. This term is related to the word for 'to shine' or 'dawn', reflecting the direction of the rising sun. Throughout history, the east has been associated with new beginnings, light, and warmth. In many cultures, the east is considered a sacred direction symbolizing rebirth and renewal.

See also: Easter, easterly, eastern, eastward, eastwards.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,237, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.