east
word
/ˈist/
eest
/ˈiːst/
eest
Definition
East is the direction where the sun rises. It can also mean the eastern part of a place, region, or the world.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with prepositions like 'in the east', 'to the east of', and 'from the east'. 'East' is the noun; 'eastern' is the adjective in many contexts ('the eastern coast'). In maps and directions, it is usually written with a capital letter only in names or regions, such as 'East Asia'.
Spanish: este - orientePortuguese (BR): leste - orientePortuguese (PT): este - orienteChinese (Simplified): 东 - 东方Chinese (Traditional): 東 - 東方Hindi: पूर्व - पूरबArabic: الشرق - جهة الشرقBengali: পূর্বRussian: востокJapanese: 東Vietnamese: đôngKorean: 동쪽Turkish: doğuUrdu: مشرقIndonesian: timur
Example Sentences
The sun rises in the east.
basic
Our hotel is on the east side of the city.
basic
Walk east for two blocks.
basic
A strong wind is coming from the east tonight.
natural
Most storms here move from west to east.
natural
We drove east until we saw the ocean.
natural