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Meaning of 'easterly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Easterly [ a.]
- Coming from the east; as, it was easterly wind.
- Situated, directed, or moving toward the east; as, the easterly side of a lake; an easterly course or voyage.
2 . Easterly [ adv.]
- Toward, or in the direction of, the east.

Meaning of 'easterly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . easterly [ r]
Meaning (1):
- from the east
Example in sentence:
  • the winds blew easterly all night
2 . easterly [ s]
Meaning (2):
- from the east; used especially of winds
Example in sentence:
  • an eastern wind;
  • the winds are easterly
Meaning (3):
- lying in or toward the east
Example in sentence:
  • eastern cities;
  • the east side of New York

Nearby Words:

ease eased easeful easel easeless easement easily easiness easing east

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