Definition & Meaning of "eastward"in English

eastward

ADVERB

to the direction of east

east

Grammatical Information

Examples

The caravan of traders moved eastward along the ancient Silk Road.

eastward

ADJECTIVE

directed toward the east

eastbound

easterly

eastern

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

relational

ungradable

Examples

The hikers set out on an eastward trail through the mountains.

situated in the direction of the east

east

eastern

easterly

Examples

The house has an eastward balcony that catches the morning sun.

Eastward

NOUN

the direction or movement toward the east

east

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

Examples

The wind has come round to the eastward, bringing cooler air.

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Nearby Words

eastern woodrat

eastern lowland gorilla

Definition & Meaning of "eastward"in English

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