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westerlies

west·er·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wes-ter-lee]
    • /ˈwɛs tər li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wes-ter-lee]
    • /ˈwɛs tər li/

Definitions of westerlies word

  • adjective westerlies moving, directed, or situated toward the west: the westerly end of the field. 1
  • adjective westerlies (especially of a wind) coming from the west: a westerly gale. 1
  • adverb westerlies toward the west: to escape westerly. 1
  • adverb westerlies from the west: a sharp wind blowing westerly. 1
  • noun plural westerlies a wind that blows from the west: an occasional westerly that pommeled the island. 1
  • noun plural westerlies westerlies, (used with a plural verb) any semipermanent belt of westerly winds, especially those that prevail at latitudes lying between the tropical and polar regions of the earth. 1

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Origin of westerlies

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; west + -erly, as in easterly

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Parts of speech for Westerlies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

westerlies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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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Synonyms for westerlies

adjective westerlies

Antonyms for westerlies

adjective westerlies

  • easterlies — moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course.

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