adjective
eastern
In, from, or toward the east.
The morning sun lights up the eastern side of the house.
Etymology
The directional ending makes an adjective from east. It describes position, origin, or movement in relation to that direction.
More examples
- She grows up in a small town in eastern Oregon.
- Heavy rain is expected across the eastern counties.
- We follow the trail to the lake's eastern shore.
Forms
eastern
east noun — The direction in which the sun rises.
Similar words
- easterly
- Often describes movement toward the east or winds from it.
- eastward
- Specifically describes a direction toward the east, not a location.