The difference between East and Eastwards

When used as adverbs, east means towards the east, whereas eastwards means eastward.

East is also noun with the meaning: one of the four principal compass points, specifically 90, conventionally directed to the right on maps.

East is also adjective with the meaning: situated or lying in or towards the east.

check bellow for the other definitions of East and Eastwards

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.

East as an adjective:

Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
East as an adjective (meteorology):

wind from the east
East as an adjective:

Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
East as an adjective:

From the East; oriental.
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"