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WEST/west/

West is the direction where the sun goes down; east is where it comes up. North and south are the other two. In the west; to the west of London; the west of the country. West is a noun here, like east, north, and south. Left and right depend on which way you face.

Meaning

The direction where the sun goes down.

Examples

• “The sun sets in the west.”
• “They live in the west of Scotland.”
• “Drive west for ten minutes.”

Good to know

in the west / to the west of. Contrast: east, north, south. Sun sets in the west.

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