west
west /ˈwɛst/
adjective
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)
Situated in, facing or moving toward the west
(
west
)
situated in, facing or moving toward the west
They enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the west coast.
They enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the west coast.
adverb
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()
To, toward, or in the west
(
west
)
to, toward, or in the west
We moved west to Arizona
we moved west to Arizona
Situated west of Boston
situated west of Boston
noun
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()
The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
(
due west
, W
, westward
, west
)
the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
Sail west, and you'll eventually reach the island.
Sail west, and you'll eventually reach the island.
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A location in the western part of a country, region, or city
(
west
)
a location in the western part of a country, region, or city
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The direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
(
west
)
the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
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()
The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
(
Occident
, Western world
, West
)
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
Historically, the West has had numerous cultural exchanges with the East.
Historically, the West has had numerous cultural exchanges with the East.
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()
The region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
(
western United States
, West
)
the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
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English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
(
Benjamin West
, West
)
English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
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United States film actress (1892-1980)
(
Mae West
, West
)
United States film actress (1892-1980)
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British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
(
Cicily Isabel Fairfield
, Dame Rebecca West
, Rebecca West
, West
)
British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
