The Opposite(Antonym) of “easternly”
The antonyms of easternly are westernly and westerly. These words describe opposite directions, with easternly referring to the direction towards the east and westernly or westerly referring to the direction towards the west.
Explore all Antonyms of “easternly”
- westerly
- westernly
Definitions and Examples of westernly, westerly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
westernly
Towards the west; in the direction of the west.
Example
The sun sets westernly over the ocean.
Located in or facing the west; moving or directed towards the west.
Example
The wind was blowing from the westerly direction.
Key Differences: westernly vs westerly
- 1Westernly is an adverb that describes the direction towards the west, while westerly is an adjective that describes something located in or facing the west.
- 2Westernly is a complementary antonym of easternly, meaning they describe opposite directions, while westerly is a gradable antonym that describes a location or direction.
Effective Usage of westernly, westerly
- 1Navigation: Use these antonyms to give or follow directions.
- 2Geography: Incorporate these antonyms to describe locations or regions.
- 3Meteorology: Utilize these antonyms to describe weather patterns and wind directions.
Remember this!
The antonyms westernly and westerly describe the direction towards the west, while easternly refers to the direction towards the east. Westernly is an adverb that describes direction, while westerly is an adjective that describes location. Use these antonyms for navigation, geography, and meteorology purposes.
