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eastern
[ ee-stern ]
adjective
- lying toward or situated in the east:
the eastern half of the island.
- directed or proceeding toward the east:
an eastern route.
- coming from the east:
an eastern wind.
- (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the East in the U.S.:
an eastern congressman.
- (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
- (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.
- (usually initial capital letter) (formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.
eastern
/ ˈːə /
adjective
- situated in or towards the east
- facing or moving towards the east
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·İ adjective
- -İ adjective
- ܲ·İ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
With increasing humidity on Thursday, there will also be a risk of heavy and thundery showers in parts of Wales, the Midlands and eastern England.
At least 14 people, including two children, have been killed after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.
Northern Scotland and eastern parts of the UK are expected to see the cloudiest weather, especially on Sunday.
He plays first-class cricket for Bihar, a state in eastern India where he grew up, and made his debut aged 12 last January.
But standing in for Ramaphosa in a speech at South Africa's Freedom Day celebration in the eastern province of Mpumalanga, Mantashe criticised South African citizens who have called on Trump to "punish" the country.
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