Definitions
- Describing something located towards the east. - Referring to something that is characteristic of or related to the east. - Talking about a wind blowing from the east.
- Referring to movement or direction towards the east. - Describing something located in the eastward direction. - Talking about a journey or travel towards the east.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the direction of the east.
- 2Both can be used to describe location or movement towards the east.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Easternly is more commonly used as an adjective to describe something located towards the east, while eastward is more commonly used as an adverb to describe movement or direction towards the east.
- 2Meaning: Easternly emphasizes the location or origin of something, while eastward emphasizes the direction or destination of something.
- 3Connotation: Easternly can imply a sense of belonging or association with the east, while eastward is more neutral and simply describes direction or movement towards the east.
Remember this!
Easternly and eastward are synonyms that both relate to the direction of the east. However, easternly is more commonly used as an adjective to describe something located towards the east, while eastward is more commonly used as an adverb to describe movement or direction towards the east. Additionally, easternly emphasizes the location or origin of something, while eastward emphasizes the direction or destination of something.
