definition of
east

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

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

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

[4] #4 east n. [East, 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. to, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles"; "located east of Rome". wn