The difference between Westerly and Zephyr

When used as nouns, westerly means a westerly wind or storm, whereas zephyr means a light wind from the west.

Westerly is also adverb with the meaning: towards the west.

Westerly is also adjective with the meaning: situated in the west.

Zephyr is also verb with the meaning: to blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.

check bellow for the other definitions of Westerly and Zephyr

  1. Westerly as an adjective:

    Situated in the west.

  2. Westerly as an adjective (of wind):

    Coming from the west.

  1. Westerly as an adverb:

    Towards the west.

  1. Westerly as a noun:

    A westerly wind or storm.

  1. Zephyr as a noun:

    A light wind from the west.

  2. Zephyr as a noun:

    Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze.

  3. Zephyr as a noun:

    Anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric.

  1. Zephyr as a verb (intransitive, poetic):

    To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.

  2. Zephyr as a verb (transitive, poetic):

    To blow or blow on gently like a zephyr; to cool or refresh with a gentle breeze.

Compare words:

Compare with synonyms and related words: