eastward

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈist.wɚd/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈiːst.wəd/
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  • Hyphenation: east‧ward

Noun

eastward (uncountable)

  1. The direction or area lying to the east.

Adjective

eastward (comparative more eastward, superlative most eastward)

  1. Situated or directed towards the east.

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Adverb

eastward (comparative more eastward, superlative most eastward)

  1. Towards the east.

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