eastern

Word parts

east + -ern

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈiːstə(r)n/, SAMPA: /"i:st@(r)n/

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Adjective

Positive eastern

Comparative more eastern

Superlative most eastern

1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

   Washington, D.C. is on the eastern side of United States.

2. (of a wind) Blowing from the east; easterly.
3. (loosely) Asia.

Related words

• easternmost
• easterly
• north-eastern
• south-eastern

See also

• northern
• southern
• western
• south-western
• north-western