Meaning of Eastern
located in the east or facing east
In simple words: Relating to the east part of a place or country.
Eastern in a sentence
- eastern Spain
- Eastern Europe
- the eastern slopes of the mountain
- the capital of the eastern province of Nangarhar
- There has been flooding in eastern parts of the city.
- Eastern culture/cookery
How to use Eastern
Used to describe direction or location, particularly in geographical contexts. Suitable for formal and informal settings. Avoid using in contexts unrelated to geography.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of the sun rising in the east every morning.
Related words
Collocations with Eastern
- eastern region
- eastern countries
- eastern philosophy
Synonyms for Eastern
- oriental
- easterly
- easternmost
Opposites of Eastern
Common mistakes with Eastern
- Confused with 'easternmost' when describing the furthest east point.
- Omitting the context when using alongside country names (e.g. 'eastern France').
Eastern appears in
Eastern in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شرقي
يتعلق بالجزء الشرقي من مكان أو بلد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পূর্ব
কোনো স্থান বা দেশের পূর্ব অংশের সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Östlich
Bezieht sich auf den östlichen Teil eines Ortes oder Landes.
- SpanishEspañol
Oriental
Relativo a la parte este de un lugar o país.
- Persianفارسی
شرقی
مربوط به بخش شرقی یک مکان یا کشور.
- FrenchFrançais
Oriental
Qui concerne la partie est d'un lieu ou d'un pays.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूर्वी
किसी स्थान या देश के पूर्वी भाग से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Orientale
Relativo alla parte est di un luogo o paese.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Oriental
Relativo à parte leste de um lugar ou país.
- RussianРусский
Восточный
Относящийся к восточной части места или страны.
- Urduاردو
مشرقی
کسی جگہ یا ملک کے مشرقی حصے سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
东方的
与一个地方或国家的东部相关。
More words like Eastern
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern
What does Eastern mean?
Relating to the east part of a place or country.
What is the definition of Eastern?
located in the east or facing east
How do you use Eastern in a sentence?
eastern Spain
Can you give another example of Eastern?
Eastern Europe
What are synonyms for Eastern?
Common alternatives include oriental, easterly, easternmost.
What is the opposite of Eastern?
Opposite meanings include western.
What words go with Eastern?
It commonly pairs with eastern region, eastern countries, eastern philosophy.
What are common mistakes when using Eastern?
Confused with 'easternmost' when describing the furthest east point. Omitting the context when using alongside country names (e.g. 'eastern France').
How do you pronounce Eastern?
US: /["/ˈiːstərn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈiːstən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Eastern?
Used to describe direction or location, particularly in geographical contexts. Suitable for formal and informal settings. Avoid using in contexts unrelated to geography.
What CEFR level is Eastern?
"Eastern" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.




