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eastern
[ee-stern]
adjective
lying toward or situated in the east.
the eastern half of the island.
directed or proceeding toward the east.
an eastern route.
coming from the east.
an eastern wind.
(often initial capital letter)of or relating to the East in the U.S..
an eastern congressman.
(initial capital letter)of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
(usually initial capital letter)of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.
(usually initial capital letter)(formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.
eastern
/ ˈːə /
adjective
situated in or towards the east
facing or moving towards the east
Other 51Թ Forms
- noneastern adjective
- pro-Eastern adjective
- uneastern adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
An amber weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for parts of eastern and south-eastern England.
Ranchi, eastern India is also not an apple growing region - its subtropical climate is too hot.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to surge in parts of eastern England with the heat and humidity combining to bring thunderstorms.
A blast wave is said to have damaged a plastered cornice on the eastern façade but not affected the interior.
“The western half — known as the Green Alps — sees up to twice as much precipitation as the eastern half and are composed of much gentler mountains,” wrote ecologist Michael Kauffmann.
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