east

Meaning of east in English

Adjective

1. in, on, or near the east

East Asia

2. coming or originating from the east

3. blowing from the east

an east wind

Noun

1. the direction against the west, or that is 90°from north and south

There is a high mountain to the east of the city.

2. the countries of Asia, for example China, Korea and Japan; the Orient