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eastward Definition

east·ward (ēstwərd)

adverb, adjective

toward the east

noun

an eastward direction, point, or region

eastward Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • extend: Two of the cross cuts extend eastwards for 5 meters, these would have been wardens or first aid posts.
  • stretch: Stretching eastwards from here is Unter den Linden, along which some of the city's richest cultural treasures lie.
  • expand: Hitler wished to expand eastwards to create a large German empire.
  • spread: Sunday night Cooler weather will be spreading eastwards through all areas during the evening and overnight.
  • continue: From Bridge Cottages, continue eastwards on the footpath on the south side of Romsey Road.
  • head: Small groups of Sand Martin were flying low over the pools heading eastwards with a few young Swallow mixed in.

Modifies a noun

movement: The eastwards movement of artists within London has now begun to extend beyond its boundaries to impact on the coastal towns of East Kent.

Adjective modifier

  • south: The arm was about 5 miles long and started off by heading south eastwards.
  • net: All possess a distinctive cross-sectional asymmetry, indicating a net eastwards to north-eastwards transport pathway.
  • further: Going further eastwards, nine houses had been constructed in the Quadrant, ideal for sea bathing quarters.
  • extended: The A876 dual carriageway was upgraded to M876 motorway in 1974, and extended eastwards, on a completely new line, in 1980.
  • north: Past Burton, the river continues to meander north eastwards.

Preposition: along

  • coast: Meanwhile Patton's troops had made a rapid advance to the north, taken Palermo and turned to advance eastwards along the north coast.
  • road: You first walk out eastwards along this road, using a segregated path to the north for part of the way.

Noun used with modifier

  • expansion: Population grew rapidly, causing many back buildings in the congested town center, tho after 1850 there was expansion eastwards.
  • journey: Day 2: Saturday 29th July - We continue our journey eastwards.
  • progress: A weak cold front just to the W of Ireland made slow progress eastwards during the day.
  • walk: Walk eastwards along the short coastal strip to the head of the main street, about 300 meters to the east.
  • route: From opposite Coatbridge Central Station, follow the signed cycle route eastwards, passing the police station and through a supermarket car park.
  • road: Our afternoon was spent driving along the coast road eastwards toward Hamningberg.