west
word
/ˈwɛst/
west
/wˈɛst/
west
Definition
The west is the direction where the sun goes down. It can also mean the western part of a country, region, or the world.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with prepositions like 'in the west', 'to the west of', and 'west of'. As an adjective, it appears in phrases like 'west coast' or 'west side'. 'The West' with a capital W often means Western countries, especially Europe and North America.
Spanish: oeste - occidentePortuguese (BR): oestePortuguese (PT): oesteChinese (Simplified): 西 - 西方Chinese (Traditional): 西 - 西方Hindi: पश्चिम - पश्चिम दिशाArabic: الغرب - جهة الغربBengali: পশ্চিমRussian: западJapanese: 西Vietnamese: tâyKorean: 서쪽Turkish: batıUrdu: مغربIndonesian: barat
Example Sentences
The sun sets in the west.
basic
Our town is west of the river.
basic
They drove west for two hours.
basic
Most of the rain is moving in from the west tonight.
natural
We spent a week exploring the west coast.
natural
People in the West often have a different view of the issue.
natural