east Definition

1. The direction from which the Sun rises at the equinox.
2. One of the four cardinal points of the compass.
3. Any part of the Earth, a country or a town, etc lying in that direction.

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4. cards.
The position at the table, or the player occupying the place, corresponding to east on a compass.
5a. The countries of Asia, east of Europe. See also the Far East, Middle East, Near East;

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5b. politics.
The former communist countries of eastern Europe.
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6. The eastern part of the US.

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1. Situated in the east; on the side which is on or nearest the east.
2. Facing or toward the east.
3. Said especially of wind: coming from the east.

1. In, to or towards the east.