easterly

• Bezeichnet einen Wind oder eine Richtung, die von Osten kommt. Kann auch eine Lage oder Ausrichtung nach Osten beschreiben.

Describes a wind or direction coming from the east.

1. DirectionB1formal

   Situated or moving toward the east.

   Ostwind

   • The plane took an easterly route across the Atlantic.
   • They traveled in an easterly direction from the city.
   • The easterly wind brought cold air from the continent.

   Synonymeeastward

   Antonymewesterly

2. B1formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   Ostwind

   • An easterly wind is expected to bring rain tonight.
   • The sailors struggled against the strong easterly.
   • Easterly winds are common in this region during winter.

   Synonymeeast

   Antonymewesterly

• Adverb, das eine Richtung aus dem Osten oder nach Osten angibt; es wird für die Bewegungsrichtung oder die Herkunft des Windes verwendet. Die Form ist identisch mit der des Adjektivs.

An adverb meaning 'from the east' or 'toward the east.' It is used to describe the direction of movement or the origin of wind. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. Direction of movementB1formal

   Toward or in the direction of the east.

   Richtung Osten

   • The ship sailed easterly across the Atlantic.
   • The storm is moving easterly along the coast.
   • They traveled easterly through the desert.

   Synonymeeasteastwardeastwards

   Antonymewesterly

2. Wind directionB1formal

   Coming from the east, used especially to describe wind.

   aus Osten

   • The wind blew easterly all day.
   • An easterly breeze cooled the afternoon.
   • The forecast predicts easterly winds for the weekend.

   Antonymewesterly

• Substantiv, das einen Wind aus östlicher Richtung oder die östliche Richtung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a wind that blows from the east, or a direction toward the east.

1. Wind directionB2formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   Ostwind

   • The easterly brought cold air from the continent.
   • Sailors prepared for a strong easterly.
   • The forecast predicts an easterly for the next few days.

   Synonymeeast windeaster

   Antonymewesterly