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eastward

/ˈist.wɚd/ noun

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noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about eastward at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.

adjective

  1. Moving toward the east.
    eastbound trains

adverb

  1. Toward the east.
    they migrated eastward to Sweden

Origin

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

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