east
US /iːst/
UK /iːst/
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est
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.
Il sole sorge a est.
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The wind is blowing from the east.
Il vento soffia da est.
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est, parte orientale
the eastern part of a country, region, or city
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They live in the East of the city.
Vivono nell'est della città.
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The company is expanding into the East.
L'azienda si sta espandendo verso est.
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orientale
situated in, directed toward, or facing the east
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The house has an east-facing window.
La casa ha una finestra esposta a est.
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We drove along the east coast.
Abbiamo guidato lungo la costa orientale.
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verso est
to or toward the east
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The birds flew east for the winter.
Gli uccelli volarono verso est per l'inverno.
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Drive east for about five miles.
Guida verso est per circa cinque miglia.
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