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east vs eastern

eastern vs east

east is a noun but eastern is not a noun.

east and eastern both are adjectives.

east is an adverb but eastern is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
east Yes Yes No Yes
eastern No Yes No No
east (noun) eastern (noun)
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
east (adjective) eastern (adjective)
situated in or facing or moving toward the east relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
lying toward or situated in the east
from the east; used especially of winds
lying in or toward the east
east (adverb) eastern (adverb)
to, toward, or in the east
Difference between east and eastern

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