Looking for the meaning of the word EASTERLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EASTERLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Easterly
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈiːstəli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lying or moving in an eastward position or direction
Short Definition:in eastward position or direction
Examples:- the captain ordered an easterly course
Word: Easterly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈiːstəli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in or towards an eastward position or direction
Short Definition:in eastward position or direction
Examples:- when the wind's blowing easterly, go to the west coast
Word: Easterly
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈiːstəli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a wind blowing from the east
Short Definition:wind blowing from east
Examples:- the water was grey with the usual garbage the easterlies always brought in
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