Easterly

noun

/ˈis.tɚˌli/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.nounAny persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

2.adjectiveFacing the east; directed towards the east.

"an easterly course or voyage"

3.adjectiveLocated towards the east.

"the easterly side of a lake"

4.adjectiveComing from the east.

"an easterly wind"

5.adverbIn an eastward direction or position; towards the east.

6.adverbFrom the east.

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