east
/iːst/
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°; The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof
- plural
- easts
Meanings
- 1
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°
The wind is blowing east.
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In the east, the sun rises.
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- 2
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof
- 3
In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientemrare