What is the meaning of eastward?

noun

  • The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.

adjective

  • Moving toward the east.
    • usage: "eastbound trains"

adverb

  • Toward the east.
    • usage: "they migrated eastward to Sweden"
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