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Definition of west - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cardinal directionTECH. direction opposite to the earth's rotation at 270°TECH.
- The sun sets in the west.
2.
localitylocation in the western part of a country or city
- She lives in the west of the city.
3.
geographywestern region or area and its inhabitants
- They traveled to the west for vacation.
Adverb
1.
directionaltoward the direction where the sun sets
- he headed west after the meeting..
2.
locationtowards the western part of an area
- They drove west to reach the coast.
Adjective
1.
geographypertaining to the western region
- The west coast is known for its beaches.
2.
locationlocated toward the direction of sunset
- The west wall of the building is painted blue.
Expressions with west
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move in the direction of the west
We decided to go west for the summer.
place or situation with no laws or control
The internet can feel like the wild west sometimes.
inflatable life jacket
The sailor put on his mae west before jumping into the water.
in a place where eastern and western cultures meet
Istanbul is where east meets west.
expresses that home is the most comfortable place anywhere
East or west, home is best, so I always return.
the area or direction to the left when facing north
The sun sets on the west side of the city..
move or travel in a westward direction
After the meeting, we will head west to the next town.
wind blowing from the west to the east
The west wind brought cooler temperatures.
in the exact direction of west
The ship sailed due west across the ocean.
toward the point on the compass between north and northwest
The ship sailed north by west.
located in the central part of the western area
The city is in the west-central region of the state.
direction halfway between west and northwest
The storm moved in a west-northwest direction..
compass point between southwest and west
The ship sailed towards the west-southwest.
home is the most comfortable place to be
After traveling the world, he realized home is best, east or west.
hit very hard causing disorientation
The boxer knocked his opponent galley west.
compass point between northwest and west-northwest
The ship sailed northwest by west.
compass point one step west of due south
The ship sailed south by west.
compass point between southwest and west-southwest
The ship sailed towards southwest by west.
one point north of due west
The wind blew steadily from west by north.
compass point halfway between west and west-southwest
The ship sailed towards west by south.
Origin of west
Old English, west (west)
Terms with west included in their meaning
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direction
designating the side facing west when facing north
world map
West African country, once ruled by Britain, now independent republic
abr: Northwest
direction between north and west on a compass
botany
west African plant known for air purification
cattle herding
woman tending cattle in the American West
folklore
character in Wild West folklore
gunslinger
person skilled in gunfights, often in the Old West
West Indies
person of mixed African and European descent
food
West African dish of rice cooked with tomatoes and spices
geography
angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
time zones
standard time in the 7th time zone west of Greenwich
geography
the time zone for the west coast of the USA
acr: Pacific Standard Time
time zone in the west USA
spice
spicy seeds from a West African plant used as seasoning
shooting skill
person skilled in shooting guns, often in the Old West
west africa
capital and biggest city of Angola, important seaport
wildlife
penguin species native to Africa's south-west coast
compass directions
the four main compass directions: north, south, east, west
abr: southwest
direction between south and west on a compass
abr: southwestern
located in the direction between south and west
caribbean timber
tree native to the West Indies producing quality wood
seafood
species of crab found on the west coast of North America
wind
strong cold north-west wind in southern France
geography map
line at 0° longitude used to measure east and west
Examples of west in a sentence
They traveled west to reach the coast. The west is known for its vineyards. They traveled to the west for the festival. The west is known for its beautiful sunsets. Many cultures thrive in the west despite harsh climates. The birds migrate west during winter.
The river flows west through the valley. Birds migrate west during the winter months. The west region experiences mild winters. West winds often bring cooler temperatures. The west entrance of the park is always crowded. They chose a west-facing apartment for better views.
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- French:ouest, vers l'ouest, ...
- German:Westen, westwärts, ...
- Italian:ovest, verso ovest, ...
- Spanish:oeste, hacia el oeste, ...
- Portuguese:oeste, para o oeste, ...
- Chinese:西方, 向西, ...
- Japanese:西, 西へ, ...
- Arabic:الغَرْب, غَرْبًا, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲרָב, מַעֲרָבָה, ...
- Russian:запад, на запад, ...
- Ukrainian:захід, на захід, ...
- Hindi:पश्चिम, पश्चिम की ओर, ...
Definition of West - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
US regionUS the western part of the United States, especially past the MississippiUS
- They traveled to the West for new opportunities.
2.
culturethe societies of Europe and America
- Many young artists in the West embraced jazz quickly.
3.
geographyDated the non-Communist countries of Europe and America during the Cold WarDated
- The West opposed the Eastern Bloc.
Expressions with West
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inflatable life jacket
The sailor put on his mae west before jumping into the water.
place or situation with no laws or control
The internet can feel like the wild west sometimes.
in a place where eastern and western cultures meet
Istanbul is where east meets west.
state in eastern United States, noted for coal mines and Allegheny Plateau
West Virginia is an eastern U.S. state with major coal mining.
region in central US known for culture and economy
The Middle West is famous for its farms and traditions.
famous musical about love and conflict
West Side Story is a classic on Broadway.
nickname for Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Saint Louis is known as the Gateway to the West.
city in Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West attracts many tourists each year.
connected to West Africa, its peoples or traditions
She studies West African history and art.
the western seaboard of the United States
The West Coast of the United States is known for its beaches.
area in London known for theaters and shops
We spent the evening in the West End of London.
province in the Flemish Region of Belgium
West Flanders is known for its medieval cities and North Sea coastline.
neighborhood in Los Angeles known for its LGBTQ+ community
West Hollywood hosts one of the largest Pride parades in the country.
council area in Scotland, created in 1996
Livingston is the administrative center of West Lothian.
the region of Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula
West Malaysia is known for its bustling cities.
related to the West Midlands area
The West Midland accent is unique.
city in Florida, Palm Beach County center, noted for shore and arts
We drove to West Palm Beach for a weekend by the ocean.
province on Sumatra island in Indonesia, noted for local traditions
They visited West Sumatra during the harvest festival.
county in SE England with Chichester as center
West Sussex is known for its beautiful landscapes.
metropolitan county in northern England
West Yorkshire is known for its beautiful landscapes.
region of Africa spanning 16 countries
West Africa is known for its diverse cultures.
the western United States in the late 19th century
Many stories are set in the Old Wild West.
semi-autonomous Palestinian region in the Middle East
Peace talks often focus on the West Bank.
the western seaboard of the United States
Many tech companies are based on the West Coast.
Origin of West
Proto-Germanic, west (west) + -
Examples of West in a sentence
Many tech companies are based in the West. The West has a rich cultural heritage. Many aspire to study in the West. The West invested heavily in rebuilding post-war Europe. Cultural exchanges between the West and the East were limited.
View all translations of West
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- French:Ouest, Occident, ...
- German:Westen, ...
- Italian:Ovest, Occidente, ...
- Spanish:Oeste, Occidente, ...
- Portuguese:Oeste, Ocidente, ...
- Chinese:西部, 西方, ...
- Japanese:西部, 西洋, ...
- Arabic:غَرْب, الغَرْب, ...
- Hebrew:וֶסְט, מַעֲרָב, ...
- Russian:Запад, ...
- Ukrainian:Захід, ...
- Hindi:पश्चिम, ...
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