east

noun:the cardinal direction opposite of west, where the sun rises
- The hikers set out early to follow the trail that led east toward the sunrise.
noun:the eastern part of a country, region, or the world, especially as a cultural or geopolitical area
- Trade routes between the West and the East have existed for centuries.
adjective:situated toward or facing the east
- The east wing of the museum houses the ancient Asian collection.
adverb:to or toward the east
- The storm moved east across the plains, bringing heavy rain.