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How to pronounce “east

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Pronunciation guide for east

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of east with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Anti-Twittereast. It was said there were alligators in the mangroves.
Definition summary
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.

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How to pronounce east

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east. It was said there were alligators in the mangroves.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “east

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
  • The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
  • (ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
  • [Adjective]
  • Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
  • (meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east.
  • Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
  • From the East; oriental.
  • (ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical east.
  • [Adverb]
  • Towards the east; eastwards.

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