East is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from west and is the direction from which the Sun rises on the Earth.

In the US, the East is the part of the country east of the Mississippi River. The man then threw a bag at the would-be robber, who opened fire, then ran east. The figurine was found in the east mound, from a layer that indicates it was late in the occupation period for the site.

1. To, toward, of, facing, or in the east: the east bank of the river. 2. Originating in or coming from the east: a cool east wind.

Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward. (meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east. Of or pertaining to the east; eastern. From the East; oriental.

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About 200 Chinese fishing boats—part of China’s state-directed maritime fleet—recently pushed further east in the Yellow Sea. There are camps in the north, south, east and west of the town – each with people speaking distinct languages and connected to different remote communities.

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East is used in the names of some countries, states, and regions in the east of a larger area. He had been on safari in East Africa with his son.