noun

east

east

The sun rises in the east.

The sun rises in the east.

The wind is coming from the east.

The wind is coming from the east.

((the east)) the direction from which the sun rises The sun rises in the east.

Synonyms: orient; Antonyms: west

From Proto-Germanic *austra-, from a PIE root *aus- meaning 'to shine' or 'dawn'.

Remember that the sun rises in the east. Think 'E' for 'early' light.

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