Word
eastwards
Phoneticseast·wards
US/ˈistwɚdz/
UK/ˈiːstwədz/
Adverb of place
Definition
adv. toward the east. You use this to describe movement or a direction that points to where the sun rises.
adv. in an easterly direction; toward the east. Often used to describe travel, migration, or the orientation of geographical features.
Examples
“The storm is moving eastwards toward the coast.”
“After crossing the mountain range, the explorers continued eastwards until they reached the great plains.”
“The prevailing winds push the surface waters eastwards, creating a nutrient-rich environment that supports a diverse range of marine life along the continental shelf.”
Examples
simple
“The storm is moving eastwards toward the coast.”
contextual
“After crossing the mountain range, the explorers continued eastwards until they reached the great plains.”
complex
“The prevailing winds push the surface waters eastwards, creating a nutrient-rich environment that supports a diverse range of marine life along the continental shelf.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “eastwards” in context.
Verb
01. eastwards continues
“The eastwards of the prevailing winds continues throughout the winter months.”
noun + verb
02. halt eastwards
“The mountain range served to halt eastwards of the migrating herds.”
verb + noun
03. track eastwards
“Meteorologists continue to track eastwards of the low-pressure system.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. gradual eastwards
“A gradual eastwards of the population has been noted over the last decade.”
adj + noun
05. steady eastwards
“The steady eastwards of the storm front caused concern for coastal residents.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. rate of eastwards
“The rate of eastwards was measured at approximately ten miles per hour.”
noun + prep + noun
07. monitor the steady eastwards
“Scientists monitor the steady eastwards of the tectonic plates using GPS.”
08. shift in the eastwards
“A sudden shift in the eastwards of the current surprised the sailors.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb of motion or sits at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“The area of high pressure will gradually move eastwards but remain dominant through the weekend keeping it generally dry and chilly .” “Travelling eastwards towards south Asia, strong winds and heavy rainfall have swept across the Indian regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab made landfall.” “The strongest winds affected western Scotland first, and are expected to spread eastwards overnight and through Sunday.” “Austen made landfall in the south-west overnight and tracked eastwards throughout the day.” Etymology
From east + -wards, first appearing as a compound of the noun and the directional suffix to indicate movement or orientation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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