East vs. West

East and West Definitions
East
The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 90° clockwise from due north and directly opposite west.
West
The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 270° clockwise from due north and directly opposite east.
East
The direction of the earth's axial rotation.
West
The direction opposite to the direction of the earth's axial rotation.
East
An area or region lying in the east.
West
An area or region lying in the west.
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East
The eastern part of the earth, especially eastern Asia.
West
The western part of the earth, especially Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
East
The eastern part of a region or country.
West
The western part of a region or country.
East
The region of the United States east of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
West
A historical region of the United States west of the Allegheny Mountains.
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East
The former Communist bloc of countries in Asia and especially in Eastern Europe.
West
The region of the United States west of the Mississippi River.
East
The end of a church at which the altar is located. Also called liturgical east.
West
The United States, Canada, and the noncommunist countries of Europe, especially during the Cold War.
East
To, toward, of, facing, or in the east
The east bank of the river.
West
The nations of North America and Europe with developed capitalist economies, especially in contrast to less-developed nations.
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East
Originating in or coming from the east
A cool east wind.
West
The end of a church opposite the altar. Also called liturgical west.
East
In, from, or toward the east
A river flowing east.
West
To, toward, of, facing, or in the west.
East
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.
Portsmouth is to the east of Southampton.
We live in the east of the country.
West
Originating in or coming from the west
A gentle west wind.
East
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
West
In, from, or toward the west.
East
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
West
One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox.
We used to live in the west of the country.
Portugal lies to the west of Spain.
East
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
West
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
East
(meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east.
West
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
East
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
West
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
East
From the East; oriental.
West
(meteorology) Of wind: from the west.
East
(ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical east.
The east front of a cathedral
West
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
East
Towards the east; eastwards
West
From the West; occidental.
East
The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west.
The east began kindle.
West
(ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.
East
The eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite sense, the word is applied to Asia Minor, Syria, Chaldea, Persia, India, China, etc.; as, the riches of the East; the diamonds and pearls of the East; the kings of the East.
The gorgeous East, with richest hand,Showers on her kings barbaric pearl and gold.
West
Towards the west; westwards.
East
Formerly, the part of the United States east of the Alleghany Mountains, esp. the Eastern, or New England, States; now, commonly, the whole region east of the Mississippi River, esp. that which is north of Maryland and the Ohio River; - usually with the definite article; as, the commerce of the East is not independent of the agriculture of the West.
West
To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.
East
Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial; as, the east gate; the east border; the east side; the east wind is a wind that blows from the east.
West
The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set at the equinox; or, the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east.
And fresh from the west is the free wind's breath.
East
Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which contains the choir or chancel; as, the east front of a cathedral.
West
A country, or region of country, which, with regard to some other country or region, is situated in the direction toward the west.
East
Eastward.
West
The Westen hemisphere, or the New World so called, it having been discovered by sailing westward from Europe; the Occident.
East
To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
West
Lying toward the west; situated at the west, or in a western direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the west, or coming from the west; as, a west course is one toward the west; an east and west line; a west wind blows from the west.
This shall be your west border.
East
The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
West
Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.
East
The countries of Asia
West
Westward.
East
The region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
West
To pass to the west; to set, as the sun.
East
Situated in or facing or moving toward the east
West
To turn or move toward the west; to veer from the north or south toward the west.
East
To, toward, or in the east;
We travelled east for several miles
West
The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North and South America
West
The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
West
The region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
West
British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
West
United States film actress (1892-1980)
West
English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
West
Situated in or facing or moving toward the west
West
To, toward, or in the west;
We moved west to Arizona