west (Meaning)
west (n)
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
United States film actress (1892-1980)
English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
a location in the western part of a country, region, or city
west (a)
situated in or facing or moving toward the west
west (r)
to, toward, or in the west
west (n.)
The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set 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 on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east.
A country, or region of country, which, with regard to some other country or region, is situated in the direction toward the west.
The Westen hemisphere, or the New World so called, it having been discovered by sailing westward from Europe; the Occident.
Formerly, that part of the United States west of the Alleghany mountains; now, commonly, the whole region west of the Mississippi river; esp., that part which is north of the Indian Territory, New Mexico, etc. Usually with the definite article.
west (a.)
Lying toward the west; situated at the west, or in a western direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the west, or coming from the west; as, a west course is one toward the west; an east and west line; a west wind blows from the west.
Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.
west (adv.)
Westward.
west (v. i.)
To pass to the west; to set, as the sun.
To turn or move toward the west; to veer from the north or south toward the west.
Synonyms & Antonyms of west
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west Sentence Examples
- The wind howled furiously from the west, driving the rain sideways.
- The sun was setting in the west, casting a golden glow on the horizon.
- We headed west on the dusty trail, eager to reach the next town.
- The mountain range stretched far to the west, forming a majestic barrier.
- The river flowed swiftly westward, carrying away the debris from the recent storm.
- The ship sailed west across the vast ocean, bound for distant shores.
- The plane took off and soared westward, leaving the city lights twinkling below.
- The explorers ventured westward into uncharted territory, hoping to discover new lands.
- The sun's final rays illuminated the western sky, promising a beautiful sunset.
- The windsock pointed westward, indicating the direction of the prevailing wind.
FAQs About the word west
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America, the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees, the region of the Un
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The wind howled furiously from the west, driving the rain sideways.
The sun was setting in the west, casting a golden glow on the horizon.
We headed west on the dusty trail, eager to reach the next town.
The mountain range stretched far to the west, forming a majestic barrier.
