east meaning and definition

EAST noun

Definition of east (noun)

1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
   • synonyms: due east, E, eastward
2. the countries of Asia
   • synonyms: Orient
3. the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River
   • synonyms: eastern United States
4. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
5. a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city

EAST adjective

Definition of east (adjective)

1. situated in or facing or moving toward the east
   • antonym: west

EAST adverb

Definition of east (adverb)

1. to, toward, or in the east
   • "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome"