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Western

Of or pertaining to the west; situated in the west, or in the region nearly in the direction of west; being in that quarter where the sun sets; as, the western shore of France; the western ocean.

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Hesperian 84% connected

Western; being in the west; occidental.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Hesperian 84% connected

Western; being in the west; occidental.

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Northwestern 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest; in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest; northwesterly; as, a northwestern cour…

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Northwestern 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest; in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest; northwesterly; as, a northwestern cour…

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Occidental 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.

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Occidental 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Southwestern 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwesterly; as, to sail a southwestern course.

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Southwestern 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwesterly; as, to sail a southwestern course.

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West 84% 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 50% interchangeable

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West 84% 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…

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Feature 76% connected

The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sandwich 76% connected

Two pieces of bread and butter with a thin slice of meat, cheese, or the like, between them.

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Westerly 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Eastern 94% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Eastern 94% connected

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

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