See Also: eastward(dictionary)
north-eastward(dictionary)
south-eastward(dictionary)

eastward (iou)



eastward adverb, adjective, & noun. OE.
[from EAST + -WARD.]
A. adverb. Towards the east (of); in an easterly direction. OE.
Bible (AV): 1 Kings 17:3 Get thee hence, and turne thee Eastward.
b. adjective. Situated or directed towards the east; moving or facing towards the east. LME.
eastward position: of the celebrant standing in front of and facing the altar (and so facing east) in the Eucharist.
C. noun. The direction or area lying to the east or east of a place etc.; US the eastern side or part, esp. of the US. M17.
eastwardly adverb & adjective (a) adverb in or from an easterly direction; (b) adjective moving, lying, or facing towards the east; (of a wind) blowing (nearly) from the east: M17.
eastwards adverb = EASTWARD adverb E16.