Swedish Meaning of east
öst
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Definitions and Meaning of east in English
east (n)
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
the countries of Asia
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River
the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
east (a)
situated in or facing or moving toward the east
east (r)
to, toward, or in the east
east (n.)
The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west.
The eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite sense, the word is applied to Asia Minor, Syria, Chaldea, Persia, India, China, etc.; as, the riches of the East; the diamonds and pearls of the East; the kings of the East.
Formerly, the part of the United States east of the Alleghany Mountains, esp. the Eastern, or New England, States; now, commonly, the whole region east of the Mississippi River, esp. that which is north of Maryland and the Ohio River; -- usually with the definite article; as, the commerce of the is not independent of the agriculture of the West.
east (a.)
Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial; as, the east gate; the east border; the east side; the east wind is a wind that blows from the east.
Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel; as, the east front of a cathedral.
east (adv.)
Eastward.
east (v. i.)
To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
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öst
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees, the countries of Asia, the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of
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