English Explanatory Dictionary

eastward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The direction or area lying to the east.
adj
  1. Situated or directed towards the east.
adv
  1. Towards the east.

Pronunciation

/ˈist.wɚd/ /ˈiːst.wəd/ En-us-eastward.ogg

Word forms

eastward more eastward most eastward

Etymology

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

Derived words

eastwardmost eastwardly eastwards
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