English
east
[iːst]East
noun
Meaning 1
A cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north.
Meaning 2
The direction in which this point lies.
Meaning 3
(the East) the parts of Asia collectively lying east of Europe and including Asia Minor, Syria, Arabia, India, China, etc.
Meaning 4
(the East) East Asia.
Meaning 5
(the East) /formerly/ the Soviet Union and its allies.