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eastward Antonyms

Opposite of eastward

Because the opposite of eastward shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward the east; in an easterly direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows westward for several hundred miles before emptying into the bay."

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westward
westwards
west

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated, facing, or moving toward the east.

Usage Example

"The explorers began their westward journey across the plains at dawn."

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westward
westerly
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western

• noun (Context 3)

An eastward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

"Heavy storm clouds were gathering to the westward as evening approached."

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westward
west

Similar words to eastward

Words similar to eastward shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

eastwards
east
easterly
eastbound
eastern
orient
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• Nearby Words

eastern
easterner
easternmost
eastward
eastwardly
easy
easygoing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Eastward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/eastward
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