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eastern

/ˈi.stɚn/adjective2 syllables

Eastern means: of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States.

Synonyms for eastern9

adjective, as in of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States

east-central, middle Atlantic, mid-Atlantic, northeastern, southeastern

adjective, as in lying in or toward the east

easterly, east

adjective, as in from the east; used especially of winds

easterly, east

adjective, as in lying toward or situated in the east

adjective, as in relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world

also used for eastern

eoan

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Opposites of eastern

What does eastern mean?5

adjective

1

of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States“the Eastern establishment”

2

lying in or toward the east“the east side of New York”

3

from the east; used especially of winds“an eastern wind”

4

lying toward or situated in the east“the eastern end of the island”

5

relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world“Eastern Europe”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with eastern?2

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Eastern in a sentence

  • In the eastern part, the situation is a bit different.rul
  • In my opinion, eastern music is too noisy.unknown
  • We lack an incentive for pursuing the eastern market.GiggyMantis
  • I've always wanted to master an eastern language.frpzzd
  • My mother's place of birth is located in the eastern part of the country.frpzzd
  • There is a tinge of red in the eastern sky.CM
  • This place has the best vegan food on the eastern seaboard.rul
  • The storm moved quickly along the eastern seaboard.rul

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Forms of eastern

as a adjective

superlative
easternmost