Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Related to the direction opposite west, or regions where the sun rises.
Eastern
/ˈiːstən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She lives in the eastern part of the city.The eastern wind brought cool air today.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English ēasterne, which is rooted in the Proto-Germanic *austrōnijaz* meaning eastern, related to Proto-Indo-European *aus-*, meaning to shine.
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