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/iːst/
direction of sunrise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'east' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ēast', where 'ēast' meant 'east'.
Historical Evolution
'ēast' changed from Old English word 'ēast' and eventually became the modern English word 'east'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the direction of the sunrise', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction where the sun rises, opposite to west.
The sun rises in the east.
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Adjective 1
situated in or facing the east.
The east coast of the country is beautiful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35