eastward
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈist.wɚd/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈiːst.wəd/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: east‧ward
Noun edit
eastward (uncountable)
- The direction or area lying to the east.
Adjective edit
eastward (comparative more eastward, superlative most eastward)
- Situated or directed towards the east.
Adverb edit
eastward (comparative more eastward, superlative most eastward)
- Towards the east.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
towards the east
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