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eastward

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east·ward  (stwrd)
adv. & adj.
Toward, to, or in the east.
n.
An eastward direction, point, or region.
eastward·ly adv. & adj.
eastwards adv.
eastward
Adjective, adv
also eastwards
towards the east
Noun
the eastward part or direction
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eastwardeastward - the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
due east, east, E
cardinal compass point - one of the four main compass points
Adj.1.eastward - moving toward the east; "eastbound trains"
eastbound
east - situated in or facing or moving toward the east
Adv.1.eastward - toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden"
eastwards
Translations
French eastward [ˈiːstwəd], eastwards [ˈiːstwədz] adv → vers l'est, à l'est
German eastward [ˈiːstwəd], eastwards [ˈiːstwədz] east adv → ostwärts, nach Osten
Italian eastward [ˈiːstwəd], eastwards [ˈiːstwədz] adv → verso est, verso levante
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Arthur eagerly replied, pausing at the stair-case window, which commanded a fine view of the sea and the eastward horizon.
Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context
Then he told them that here they should part company; they three going to the eastward and he to the westward, and so, skirting the main highroads, would come by devious paths to Sherwood.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
It was seen early in the morning, rushing over Winchester eastward, a line of flame high in the atmosphere.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
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