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easterly

Pronunciation: /ˈiː.stə.li/

The English word “easterly” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

adjective

  1. Coming from the east; originating in the east.
  2. Facing the east; directed towards the east.
  3. Located towards or in the east.

adverb

  1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
  2. From the east.

Etymology

From easter + -ly.

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