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westernly

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Definition of westernly word

  • noun westernly (obsolete) In or towards the west. (16th-19th c.). 1

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Parts of speech for Westernly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

westernly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for westernly

adjective westernly

  • westerly — moving, directed, or situated toward the west: the westerly end of the field.
  • westward — moving, bearing, facing, or situated toward the west: a westward migration of farm workers.
  • westbound — proceeding or headed west.
  • westernmost — most western or westerly; farthest west.

Antonyms for westernly

adjective westernly

  • easterly — moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course.
  • eastern — lying toward or situated in the east: the eastern half of the island.

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