Eastward
ˈiːstwərd
Definitions
2 meaningsIn the direction of east.
ˈiːstwərd
Toward the east.
The ship sailed eastward across the ocean.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're pointing your finger. When something goes eastward, it's like your finger is pointing in the direction of the sunrise. It's like saying 'Go right!' if you're looking at a map.
👶 For kids: Going towards the east, like the sun rises!
More Examples
The wind was blowing eastward, pushing the clouds.
They decided to travel eastward to explore the unknown territories.
How It's Used
"The river flows eastward."
"They sailed eastward until they reached the coast."
Situated or moving in the direction of east.
ˈiːstwərd
Located or moving toward the east.
The company expanded their operations with an eastward expansion.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a road trip! An eastward path is like a road that's leading towards the east. You're traveling in that direction.
👶 For kids: Pointing or moving towards the east.
More Examples
The birds made an eastward migration.
They observed an eastward shift in the position of the sun during the equinox.
How It's Used
"The eastward slope of the mountain is quite steep."
"The eastward journey began early in the morning."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Old English *ēastweard, meaning 'toward the east'. It combines 'east' and 'ward' (meaning direction).
Used extensively in historical texts, particularly in navigation and geographical descriptions.
Memory tip
Imagine an arrow pointing to the right, representing the direction of the sun's rise.
Word Origin
"toward the east"