eastern
adjective
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- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
lying toward or situated in the east
the eastern end of the island
Related & opposite
- east similar to
Sense 2 adjective
of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
the Eastern establishment
Related & opposite
- western antonym
- eastern United States attribute
- east-central similar to
- middle Atlantic similar to
- northeastern similar to
- southeastern similar to
Sense 3 adjective
lying in or toward the east
the east side of New York
Related & opposite
- east similar to
Sense 4 adjective
relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
Eastern Europe
Related & opposite
Sense 5 adjective
from the east; used especially of winds
an eastern wind
Related & opposite
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | east |
| 2 | antonym | Related & opposite | western |
| 2 | attribute | Related & opposite | eastern United States |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | east-central |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | middle Atlantic |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | northeastern |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | southeastern |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | east |
| 4 | antonym | Related & opposite | western |
| 4 | attribute | Related & opposite | Orient |
| 4 | similar to | Related & opposite | oriental |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | east wind |
| 5 | similar to | Related & opposite | east |