First Known Use: before 12th century
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1west
adverb \ˈwest\
: to or toward the west
Full Definition of WEST
: to, toward, or in the west
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Origin of WEST
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German westar to the west and probably to Latin vesper evening, Greek hesperos
2west
adjective
: located in or toward the west
: coming from the west
Full Definition of WEST
1
: situated toward or at the west <the west exit>
2
: coming from the west <a west wind>
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First Known Use of WEST
before 12th century
3west
noun
Definition of WEST
1
a : the general direction of sunset : the direction to the left of one facing north b : the compass point directly opposite to east
2
capitalized a : regions or countries lying to the west of a specified or implied point of orientation b : the noncommunist countries of Europe and America
3
: the end of a church opposite the chancel
4
often capitalized a : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the west or at the left of a diagram b : a person (as a bridge player) occupying this position during a specified activity
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First Known Use of WEST
12th century
West
biographical name \ˈwest\
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Benjamin 1738–1820 Am. painter
West
biographical name
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Nathanael 1903–1940 originally Nathan Wallenstein Weinstein Am. nov.
West
biographical name
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Dame Rebecca 1892–1983 pseud. of Cicily Isabel Andrews née Fairfield Eng. critic & nov.
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biographical name
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Thomas — see de la warr
WEST Defined for Kids
1west
adverb \ˈwest\
Definition of WEST for Kids
: to or toward the direction of sunset <We'll drive west.>
2west
adjective
Definition of WEST for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the direction of sunset <the west side of the house>
3west
noun
Definition of WEST for Kids
1
: the direction of sunset : the compass point opposite to east
2
cap : regions or countries west of a point that is mentioned or understood
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