Associations to the word «Eastward»

Wiktionary

EASTWARD, noun. The direction or area lying to the east.
EASTWARD, adjective. Situated or directed towards the east.
EASTWARD, adverb. Towards the east.

Dictionary definition

EASTWARD, noun. The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.
EASTWARD, adverb. Toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden".
EASTWARD, adjective. Moving toward the east; "eastbound trains".

Wise words

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