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due east vs east

east vs due east

due east and east both are nouns.

due east is not an adjective while east is an adjective.

due east is not an adverb while east is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
due east Yes No No No
east Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, due east and east are synonyms defined as:
  • due east and east: the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
Other synonyms of due east include E, eastward.
due east (noun) east (noun)
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
due east (adjective) east (adjective)
situated in or facing or moving toward the east
due east (adverb) east (adverb)
to, toward, or in the east
Difference between due east and east

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