adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

eastward

EEST-wuhd

Eastward (adv) means Toward the east. Example: “The ship sailed eastward across the Atlantic.”

adv

Toward the east.

"The ship sailed eastward across the Atlantic."

"They drove eastward until they reached the coast."

adj

Directed or situated toward the east.

"They took the eastward route through the mountains."

How to use eastward

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoving or facing toward the east.

Easily confused with

eastbound →

more eastward comparative, more eastward comparative, most eastward superlative, most eastward superlative

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The ship sailed _____ across the Atlantic.

From Old English ēastweard, from east plus -ward ("in the direction of").

Origin: Old English

eastwards

What does “eastward” mean?

The word “eastward” means toward the east. In plain terms, moving or facing toward the east.

How do you pronounce “eastward”?

“Eastward” is pronounced EEST-wuhd (/ˈist.wɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “eastward” in a sentence?

Here is “eastward” used in a sentence: “The ship sailed eastward across the Atlantic.”

What part of speech is “eastward”?

Depending on how it is used, “eastward” can be an adverb and an adjective.

Where does the word “eastward” come from?

The word “eastward” comes from Old English. From Old English ēastweard, from east plus -ward ("in the direction of").

Is “eastward” a common word?

“Eastward” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “eastward” have?

“Eastward” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: toward the east.