west
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/wɛst/
English
Definitions
noun
- One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.
verb
- To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.
adjective
- Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
- Of wind: from the west.
- Of or pertaining to the west; western.
- From the West; occidental.
adverb
- Towards the west; westwards.
Related words
Synonyms
occidentwwestsidewestwardwestboundwesterlywestmostwesternmostwesterndue westeastorbitalcoaststripspokeocc