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How to pronounce west
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What does west mean?
nounThe direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
“Portugal lies to the west of Spain.”
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
“The seating for honored persons (clergy) is at the liturgical west, opposite the entrance and lectern.”
adjSituated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
Of wind: from the west.
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
advTowards the west; westwards.
“This thoroughfare bears (to the) West.”
verbTo move to the west; (of the sun), to set.
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