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Easterly

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

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East 84% connected

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…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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East 84% connected

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…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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

Narrower term 1

Levanter 76% connected

One who levants, or decamps.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 1

Wind 76% connected

To turn completely, or with repeated turns; especially, to turn about something fixed; to cause to form convolutions about anything; to coil; to twin…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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

Derivationally related 2

Easter 74% connected

An annual church festival commemorating Christ's resurrection, and occurring on Sunday, the second day after Good Friday. It corresponds to the pasha…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Easter 74% connected

An annual church festival commemorating Christ's resurrection, and occurring on Sunday, the second day after Good Friday. It corresponds to the pasha…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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East 66% connected

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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records that this form pertains to the related lexical concept.

Synonym 2

Easter 92% connected

An annual church festival commemorating Christ's resurrection, and occurring on Sunday, the second day after Good Friday. It corresponds to the pasha…

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.

Eastern 92% connected

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

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.

Antonym 2

Westerly 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the west; toward the west; coming from the west; western.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Westerly 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the west; toward the west; coming from the west; western.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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