easterly
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easterly¹
- /ˈiː.stə.li/ UK
- /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ US
noun easterlies
- Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).
adjective more easterly · most easterly
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Coming from the east; originating in the east.
an easterly wind
Similar: eastly, westward, westbound · Opposite: westerly, eastward, eastbound
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Facing the east; directed towards the east.
an easterly course
Similar: eastbound, eastward, eastly · Opposite: westerly, westbound, westward
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Located towards or in the east.
the easterly side of the lake
Similar: eastern, eastward, eastly · Opposite: westerly, western, west
adverb more easterly · most easterly
- In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
- From the east.
Similar: eastly
Easterly²
proper noun Easterlys
- A surname.
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adverb
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noun wind blowing from the east
| 日本語 | 東風 kochi, 東風 kochikaze |
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| 中文 | 東風 /东风 dōngfēng |
| हिन्दी | पुरवाई purvāī, पुरवैया purvaiyā |
| Русский | восто́чный ве́тер vostóčnyj véter |
adj from/to the east
| Русский | восто́чный vostóčnyj |
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title = {easterly},
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