east

east
east, eastern, easterly
adjectives. What is said here applies equally to north, south, and west, and their corresponding forms. East denotes physical position (on the east side of town) and is spelt with a capital initial (East) when forming part of a recognized name (New York's East Side), whereas eastern denotes regional and cultural association (eastern forms of art). Easterly is used chiefly of a wind blowing from the east (an easterly wind / from an easterly direction), and also of movement towards the east or a position achieved by this movement (We took an easterly course / the most easterly part of the constellation).

Modern English usage. 2014.

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