In the direction of that part of the horizon where the sun sets; towards the cardinal point which is… With reference to direction, motion, or extent.
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释义 | the world > the earth > direction > cardinal points > West > [adverb] (20) westeOE In the direction of that part of the horizon where the sun sets; towards the cardinal point which is… With reference to direction, motion, or extent. west-abouteOE By a westerly route; westwards. Also as adj. westeneOE From the west. westwardeOE With reference to direction, motion, or extent. Cf. westwards, adv. 1. bewest1016 On or to the west. Obsolete. westwardsOE With reference to direction, motion, or extent: = westward, adv. 1a. westly1440 Towards the west; in a westerly direction. westerlya1470 Towards the west; in a westerly direction. westwardly?1520 In a westward direction; towards the west. westernly1590 Towards or in the west. west-away1599 Towards the west. westlins1718 Westwards. west-by1790 In a westerly direction, westwards. a-west1807 literary (chiefly poetic). In the west; towards the west, westward. wessel1815 Westward. westlandways1820 towards the west of Scotland. nightwards1855 Towards the region of night; westwards. westbound1888 Towards the west; in a westerly direction. Subcategories:— character (1) — more (1) |
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