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eastwardly Synonyms
Another word for eastwardly
Choosing another word for eastwardly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Directed, situated, or moving toward the east.
Usage Example
"The migrating birds took an eastward course across the coastal plains."
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eastward
Strong
easterly
eastern
• adverb (Context 2)
Toward the east; in an eastward direction.
Usage Example
"The river flows eastward for several miles before emptying into the bay."
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eastward
eastwards
east
Opposites of eastwardly
The opposite of eastwardly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
westwardly
westward
westwards
westerly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eastwardly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eastwardly