eastward

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
  2. adjective moving toward the east
  3. adverb toward the east

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

east, due east, E

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