The difference between East and Easterly
When used as nouns, east means one of the four principal compass points, specifically 90, conventionally directed to the right on maps, whereas easterly means any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
When used as adverbs, east means towards the east, whereas easterly means in an eastward direction or position.
When used as adjectives, east means situated or lying in or towards the east, whereas easterly means facing the east.
check bellow for the other definitions of East and Easterly
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East as a noun:
One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox. Abbreviated as E.
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East as an adjective:
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
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East as an adjective (meteorology):
wind from the east
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East as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
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East as an adjective:
From the East; oriental.
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East as an adjective (ecclesiastical):
Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel.
Examples:
"the east front of a cathedral"
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East as an adverb:
towards the east; eastwards
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Easterly as a noun (meteorology):
Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
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Easterly as an adjective:
Facing the east; directed towards the east.
Examples:
"an easterly course or voyage"
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Easterly as an adjective:
Located towards the east.
Examples:
"the easterly side of a lake"
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Easterly as an adjective:
Coming from the east.
Examples:
"an easterly wind"
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Easterly as an adverb:
In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
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Easterly as an adverb:
From the east.