west
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/west/
noun
A1
the direction where the sun sets
The sun sets in the west every evening.
A1
the western area of a place
The west side of the city has many parks.
A1
Europe and North America
Many people from the west visit Asia for vacation.
R
the western United States
Cowboys were common in the American west long ago.
R
Western Europe and North America during the Cold War
During the Cold War, the west opposed communist countries.
adjective
A1
located in or facing west
West Africa has a warm climate.
R
coming from the west
A strong west wind blew across the plains.
adverb
A1
toward the west
We traveled west to reach the coast.
A1
west of something
Their house is just west of the main road.
translation
the direction where the sun sets; the western area of a place; Europe and North America; the western United States; Western Europe and North America during the Cold War
located in or facing west; coming from the west
toward the west; west of something
Word Forms
Plural
wests