west

(noun) the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America. Synonyms: West, Occident.

(noun) the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees. Synonyms: due west, westward, W.

(noun) the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River. Synonyms: West, western United States.

(noun) the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point.

(noun) British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983). Synonyms: West, Rebecca West, Dame Rebecca West, Cicily Isabel Fairfield.

(noun) United States film actress (1892-1980). Synonyms: West, Mae West.

(noun) English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820). Synonyms: West, Benjamin West.

(noun) a location in the western part of a country, region, or city.

(adj) situated in or facing or moving toward the west. Synonyms: west (vs. east).

(adv) to, toward, or in the west. Examples: "We moved west to arizona." "Situated west of boston."