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- [ee-ster-lee]
- /ˈi stər li/
- /ˈiː.stəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ee-ster-lee]
- /ˈi stər li/
Definitions of easterly word
- adjective easterly moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course. 1
- adjective easterly (especially of a wind) coming from the east: an easterly gale. 1
- adverb easterly toward the east. 1
- adverb easterly from the east. 1
- noun plural easterly a wind that blows from the east. 1
- noun easterly In an eastward position or direction. 1
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Origin of easterly
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 Easterly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
easterly 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.
easterly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for easterly
Antonyms for easterly
adjective easterly
- westbound — proceeding or headed west.
- western — lying toward or situated in the west: our company's western office.
- westward — moving, bearing, facing, or situated toward the west: a westward migration of farm workers.
- westernmost — most western or westerly; farthest west.
- westerly — moving, directed, or situated toward the west: the westerly end of the field.
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