East Definition & Meaning
east
- adverb
- to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome"
- adjective
- situated in or facing or moving toward the east
- noun
- the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- the countries of Asia
- the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River
- the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
- a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
"East" in song lyrics
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"I started in the West, brought back to the East"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Eyes is suspending, animation, my face, facing the east"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style -
"Let's rock this one for the East"
The 7A3 — 1/2 Bouldin, the Other 1/2 Ince
Words that rhyme with east
Usage tips for "east"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "east" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for east to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does east mean?
- to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome" situated in or facing or moving toward the east the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees the countries of Asia the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
- What part of speech is east?
- East is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
- How many definitions does east have?
- East has 7 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).