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easterlies

east·er·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-ster-lee]
    • /ˈi stər li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-ster-lee]
    • /ˈi stər li/

Definitions of easterlies word

  • adjective easterlies moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course. 1
  • adjective easterlies (especially of a wind) coming from the east: an easterly gale. 1
  • adverb easterlies toward the east. 1
  • adverb easterlies from the east. 1
  • noun plural easterlies a wind that blows from the east. 1
  • noun easterlies Plural form of easterly. 1

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Origin of easterlies

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; obsolete easter eastern (see easterling) + -ly

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Parts of speech for Easterlies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

easterlies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for easterlies

adjective easterlies

  • westerlies — moving, directed, or situated toward the west: the westerly end of the field.

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