Eastwards: meaning, definitions and examples
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eastwards
[ หiหstwษrdz ]
direction
In the direction towards the east.
Synonyms
eastward, towards the east.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| eastwards |
Used to indicate movement or direction towards the east. Typically used in more formal or written contexts.
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| eastward |
Mostly used in the same context as 'eastwards' to show direction towards the east. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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| towards the east |
Used to describe movement or direction in a more descriptive and explanatory manner. Itโs often used to provide clear and unambiguous directions.
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Examples of usage
- They traveled eastwards to reach their destination.
- The sun rises in the eastwards every morning.
Translations
Translations of the word "eastwards" in other languages:
๐ต๐น para leste
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคต เคเฅ เคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช ostwรคrts
๐ฎ๐ฉ ke arah timur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐ ัั ัะด
๐ต๐ฑ na wschรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑๅใใซ
๐ซ๐ท vers l'est
๐ช๐ธ hacia el este
๐น๐ท doฤuya doฤru
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ชฝ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ na vรฝchod
๐ธ๐ฐ na vรฝchod
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ proti vzhodu
๐ฎ๐ธ austur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาััาะฐ าะฐัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษrqษ doฤru
๐ฒ๐ฝ hacia el este
Etymology
The word 'eastwards' originated from the combination of 'east' and the suffix '-wards', which is used to indicate direction. It has been in use in the English language for centuries, dating back to the Middle English period. The concept of direction has always been important for navigation and communication, and 'eastwards' serves as a clear indicator of movement or orientation towards the east.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,657, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19654 denatured
- 19655 lubricated
- 19656 reprehensible
- 19657 eastwards
- 19658 amity
- 19659 astern
- 19660 mishap
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