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English adjective: eastern

1. eastern lying toward or situated in the east


SamplesThe eastern end of the island.


Similareast


Antonymswest

2. eastern of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States


SamplesThe Eastern establishment.


Similareast-central, mid-Atlantic, middle Atlantic, northeastern, southeastern


AttributeEast, eastern United States


Antonymswestern

3. eastern lying in or toward the east


SamplesThe east side of New York.
Eastern cities.


Synonymseasterly


Similareast


Antonymswest

4. eastern relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world


SamplesEastern Europe.
The Eastern religions.


Similaroriental


AttributeEast, Orient


Antonymswestern

5. eastern from the east; used especially of winds


SamplesAn eastern wind.
The winds are easterly.


Synonymseasterly


Similareast


Antonymswest









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