west
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Britannica Dictionary definition of WEST
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the direction where the sun sets
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the direction that is the opposite of east
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There's a beautiful pond to the west of the trail.
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We will be traveling into the city from the west.
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If that way is east, then this way is west.
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the west
or
the West
:
regions or countries west of a certain point: such as
a
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the western part of the U.S.
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see also wild west
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Floods have caused extensive damage in the West.
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Come explore the natural wonders of the American West.
b
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North America and Western Europe
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policies foreign to the West
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west
/ˈwɛst/
adjective
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west
/ˈwɛst/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of WEST
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located in or toward the west
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the west entrance
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cities on the west coast
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coming from the west
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west
/ˈwɛst/
adverb
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west
/ˈwɛst/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of WEST
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to or toward the west
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They drove west after they got off the highway.
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They live just west of here.
out West
US, informal or out west
:
in or to the western part of a country or region
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He headed out west after he graduated.
