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eastward Synonyms

Another word for eastward

Choosing another word for eastward depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward the east; in an easterly direction.

Usage Example

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

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eastwards
east
Strong
easterly

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated, facing, or moving toward the east.

Usage Example

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

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easterly
eastbound
Strong
eastern

• noun (Context 3)

An eastward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

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

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east
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orient

Opposites of eastward

The opposite of eastward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

westward
westwards
west
westerly
western
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• Nearby Words

eastern redbud
eastern redcedar
easternmost
eastward
eastwardly
easy
easygoing

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