definition of
East

[1] #1 East a. [east] situated in or facing or moving toward the east. wn

[2] #2 East n. [east, due east, eastward, E] the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees. wn

[3] #3 East n. [Orient] the countries of Asia. wn

[4] #4 East n. [eastern United States] the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River. wn

[5] #5 East r. [east] to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome". wn