eastward

adverb
UK: /ˈiːstwəd/
US: /ˈiːstwərd/

  1. Towards the east.

    1. They drove eastward for many miles.
    2. The flock of birds migrated eastward, following the warmer weather patterns during the fall.

Synonyms

east
eastward adjective

  1. Located in or directed towards the east.

    1. The eastward side gets morning sun.
    2. The eastward expansion of the city led to the development of new residential areas and infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "eastward" is /ˈiːstwəd/ in British English and /ˈiːstwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eastward": east.

Example usage of "eastward": "They drove eastward for many miles.". More examples on the page.