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east

Pronunciation: [/iːst/]

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east: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use east in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(noun) the direction where the sun rises, or the part of the world where Asia is located. If you face the rising sun, you are facing east.

Example

The east side of the house gets the morning sunlight.

Example

We need to head west, not east, to get to the beach.

Example

Which way is east from here?

Context: “location or position”

(adjective) used to describe something that is located or positioned towards the direction where the sun rises. If your house is on the side where the sun rises, it's on the east side.

Example

The east wing of the museum houses ancient artifacts.

Example

We need to look on the west side, not the east side of the building.

Example

Is the library located on the east side of the city?

How to pronounce east

Pronunciation: [/iːst/]

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