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East

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.

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Easterly 84% connected

Coming from the east; as, it was easterly wind.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Easterly 84% connected

Coming from the east; as, it was easterly wind.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Eastern 84% connected

Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Eastern 84% connected

Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Easternmost 84% connected

Most eastern.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Easternmost 84% connected

Most eastern.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Eastward 84% connected

Alt. of Eastwards

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Eastward 84% connected

Alt. of Eastwards

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 2

Direction 76% connected

The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Location 76% connected

The act or process of locating.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

E 92% connected

E is the third tone of the model diatonic scale. E/ (E flat) is a tone which is intermediate between D and E.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Eastward 92% connected

Alt. of Eastwards

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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West 94% connected

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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

West 94% connected

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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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