Pronunciation: /wɛst/
noun the direction towards which the sun sets, considered as the cardinal point opposite to east
A1 I live in the west of the city.
A2 The sun sets in the west every evening.
B1 She traveled to the west coast for vacation.
B2 The west side of the building offers a beautiful view of the sunset.
C1 The westward expansion of the country led to new opportunities for settlers.
C2 The western hemisphere is home to many diverse cultures and landscapes.
adjective located in or moving towards the west
A1 The sun sets in the west every evening.
A2 We drove through the west side of town to get to the beach.
B1 The west coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
B2 She always dreamed of living in a house with a west-facing view.
C1 The westward expansion of the country led to conflicts with indigenous peoples.
C2 The art exhibit showcased works by prominent west coast artists.
adverb towards the west
A1 She walked west towards the setting sun.
A2 The train travels west to reach the next city.
B1 The hikers headed west to explore the mountains.
B2 The ship sailed westward towards the new continent.
C1 The plane flew west to reach its destination faster.
C2 The explorer ventured westwards into uncharted territory.
formal The sun sets in the west every evening.
informal Let's head west for our road trip this weekend.
slang I heard there's a cool party happening out west tonight.
figurative Sometimes we need to venture westward to discover new opportunities.
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