# eastwards

/ˈistwɚdz/ (US) · /ˈiːstwədz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eastwards
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

toward the east. You use this to describe movement or a direction that points to where the sun rises.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

eastward, East

## Antonyms

westward, West, westwards

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb of motion or sits at the end of the clause.

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