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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈiːstɚn/ · UK /ˈiːstən/
eastern means: In, near, or facing the direction where the sun rises.
adjective
EAST SIDEB1
In, near, or facing the direction where the sun rises.
- They live on the eastern coast.
- The eastern windows get the morning sun.
- Snow covered the country's eastern regions.
ASIANB2
Connected with Asia, especially its cultures, religions, or traditions.
- She studies eastern philosophy.
- The course compares eastern and western medicine.
- Several eastern traditions teach respect for all living things.
EAST WINDC2
Coming from the east, especially when describing wind.
- An eastern wind cooled the town.
- The eastern breeze carried smoke towards us.
- Cold eastern winds kept the boats in port.
Questions about eastern
What does eastern mean?
In, near, or facing the direction where the sun rises.
What is eastern in other languages?
Türkçe: doğu · Español: oriental · Français: oriental · Deutsch: östlich · Italiano: orientale · 日本語: 東の
How do you pronounce eastern?
In American English /ˈiːstɚn/; in British English /ˈiːstən/.
How do you use eastern in a sentence?
They live on the eastern coast. The eastern windows get the morning sun.
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