Definition: The word "east" has two main meanings in English. The first meaning refers to a direction or region from which an object originates. For example, it could refer to the east coast of North America, which is where the United States and Canada are located.
The second meaning refers to Eastern Europe, also known as the East, which is one of three regions that make up Eastern Europe (the other two being Central and Western Europe). The term "east" was used by many ancient cultures and languages in a broader sense, referring to all parts of the world east of the Azores.
The word "east, eastern" has no specific definition given its indefinite nature. However, it can be used interchangeably with both meanings above.
As for detailed definitions, both have various applications in different contexts.
For example:
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East
- In general, "East" refers to a region that is located near the center of the Earth and covers most of Europe's land mass (including parts of Russia). It includes the countries of Eastern Europe (excluding Ukraine) as well as much of Northern Africa and the Middle East.
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Eastern
- This term is used in the context of geographic regions, especially in reference to countries or areas that are located outside the traditional borders of their own country but close enough to be considered part of a single entity, such as those of Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
Both "east" and "east, eastern" can also have related meanings within these contexts, depending on the context.
For instance:
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East
- Often used in a comparative sense to describe something that is more significant, prominent, or superior to something else.
2.
Eastern
- Often used as a general term for parts of the world that are closer to each other than they are to the western side of their respective continents.
Both "east" and "east, eastern" can also be used to describe specific geographic areas or events that are located in close proximity to one another, particularly those involving significant geographical distances.
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