West: meaning, definitions and examples

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west

 

[ west ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

direction

The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun sets in the evening, opposite to the east.

Synonyms

occident, sunset side

Examples of usage

  • The sun sets in the west every evening.
  • They traveled west to reach their destination.
Context #2 | Noun

region

The western part of a country, region, or city.

Synonyms

occident, western part

Examples of usage

  • She lives in the west of the city.
  • The west coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
Context #3 | Noun

politics

The group of countries in Europe and North America that have a democratic system of government and a market economy.

Synonyms

Western democracies, Western world

Examples of usage

  • The USA is part of the West.
  • Western countries often work together on international issues.
Context #4 | Verb

film industry

To move or be moved in a westward direction.

Synonyms

head west, move westward

Examples of usage

  • The film crew decided to west the scene for better lighting.
  • The story is set in the west during the gold rush.

Translations

Translations of the word "west" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oeste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคถเฅเคšเคฟเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Westen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ barat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zachรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฅฟ (ใซใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouest

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oeste

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์ชฝ (seojjok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุบุฑุจ (al-gharb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟ (xฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zahod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ั (batys)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜ (dasavleti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™rb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oeste

Etymology

The word 'west' originated from the Old English word 'west', which is of Germanic origin and related to the Dutch 'west' and the German 'west'. The concept of west as a cardinal direction has been present in various cultures throughout history. In ancient times, west was often associated with the setting sun, the evening, and the end of the day. It has also been used to refer to the western part of a region or country. The idea of the West as a political and cultural entity developed more recently, particularly in the context of Western civilization and the Western world.

See also: western, westerner, Westernize.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,123, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.