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English adjective: easterly

1. easterly lying in or toward the east


SamplesThe east side of New York.
Eastern cities.


Synonymseastern


Similareast


Antonymswest

2. easterly from the east; used especially of winds


SamplesAn eastern wind.
The winds are easterly.


Synonymseastern


Similareast


Antonymswest


English noun: easterly

1. easterly (phenomenon) a wind from the east


Synonymseast wind, easter


Broader (hypernym)air current, current of air, wind


Narrower (hyponym)levanter


English adverb: easterly

1. easterly from the east


SamplesThe winds blew easterly all night.


Antonymswesterly









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