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East

Noun, Adjective, Adverb
UK /iːst/
US /iːst/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(n) : The direction towards the sunrise.
(adj) : Relating to or located in the eastern part of a place.
(adv) : Towards the east.

Example

"(n) : The village lies to the east."

"(adj) : The east wing of the museum houses ancient art collections."

"(adv) : They travelled east to reach the coast, enjoying the sunrise along the way."

Explanation

East is a direction that shows where something is, opposite to west. It can be a noun, meaning the direction itself; an adjective, describing the eastern part of a place, region, or country; or an adverb, showing movement towards that direction. For example, “The sun rises in the east” (noun), “The east coast of the country has beautiful beaches” (adjective), and “Drive east for two miles to reach the town” (adverb). People use east to give directions, describe locations, or talk about regions of the world. It helps in finding directions and knowing where you are.