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EASTERLIES

(noun, adverb, adj.sat)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Easterlies.

Easterlies - as a noun

A wind from the east

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
east windeaster6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Easterlies - as an adverb

From the east

Example: "The winds blew easterly all night"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
westerly14

Easterlies - as an adjective satellite

Lying in or toward the east

Example: "The east side of new york"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eastern7

From the east; used especially of winds

Example: "An eastern wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eastern7

Example Sentences

"The easterlies brought warm and dry weather to the region."
"The trade winds are a type of easterlies that blow near the equator."
"Sailors often use the easterlies to their advantage when crossing the ocean."
"The easterlies are responsible for carrying pollutants from one continent to another."
"Due to the easterlies, flights from Europe to America are faster than the other way around."
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Word Game Points

Is EASTERLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, easterlies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EASTERLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is EASTERLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, easterlies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EASTERLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is EASTERLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, easterlies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EASTERLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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