east
US /iːst/
UK /iːst/
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the direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises, traditionally regarded as one of the four cardinal points of the compass
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The sun rises in the east.
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The wind is blowing from the east.
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the eastern part of a country, region, or city
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They live in the East of the city.
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The company is expanding into the East.
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situated in, directed toward, or facing the east
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The house has an east-facing window.
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We drove along the east coast.
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