west
The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinox. It is one of the four cardinal points, located opposite to the east.
Examples
3 of 5The sun sets in the west every evening.
The sun goes down in the west every evening.
The delegation will travel to the west to meet with local officials.
The official group will go to the western region to talk to leaders.
Let's head west and see where the road takes us.
Let's drive towards the west and explore the path.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember the word 'WE' on a map. 'W' (West) is on the left and 'E' (East) is on the right.
Quick Quiz
If you are looking at a map, ______ is usually to the left.
Correct!
The correct answer is: west
Examples
The sun sets in the west every evening.
everydayThe sun goes down in the west every evening.
The delegation will travel to the west to meet with local officials.
formalThe official group will go to the western region to talk to leaders.
Let's head west and see where the road takes us.
informalLet's drive towards the west and explore the path.
Geographical studies focus on the unique climate patterns of the west.
academicGeography books look at the special weather in the western area.
Our company plans to expand its operations to the west next year.
businessOur business wants to open more offices in the west next year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
out west
in or toward the western part of a country
the Far West
the region that is furthest to the west
heads west
starts moving in a western direction
Often Confused With
Waste refers to trash or using something badly, while west is a direction.
Waist is the part of the body above the hips, while west is a direction.
Usage Notes
Capitalize 'West' when referring to a specific geographical region (e.g., 'the American West'), but use lowercase for the general direction.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' before 'west' when using it as a noun to describe a direction.
Memory Tip
Remember the word 'WE' on a map. 'W' (West) is on the left and 'E' (East) is on the right.
Word Origin
From the Proto-Germanic word 'westar', which means 'downward' or 'evening', referring to where the sun sets.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American history, 'the West' represents the frontier and the spirit of exploration and expansion.
Quick Quiz
If you are looking at a map, ______ is usually to the left.
Correct!
The correct answer is: west
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