Word WEST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

west

🇺🇸 [wɛst]

Meanings

The direction toward the left when facing the rising sun, opposite to east. It is also a geographical region, often used to refer to areas or countries located in the western part of a continent or world.

Examples

• The sun sets in the west every evening.
• They traveled to the west coast for their vacation.
• The western states are known for their vast landscapes.

Synonyms

occident • westward • western region

Antonyms

east • eastern • orient