Synonyms for east

Noun

1. east, due east, E, cardinal compass point

usage: the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

2. East, Orient, Asia

usage: the countries of Asia

3. East, eastern United States, geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region

usage: the region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River

Adjective

1. east (vs. west), eastbound, eastward, easterly, eastern, easterly, eastern, eastern, easternmost, eastmost, eastside

usage: situated in or facing or moving toward the east

Adverb

1. east

usage: to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"