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west·er·ly
 westerly
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- pronunciation:
- we
st
 r
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective & adverb, noun
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adjective & adverb |
| definition 1: |
of or toward the west.
The river flows westerly.He headed off in a westerly direction. |
| definition 2: |
from the west.
The sailors hoped the wind would blow westerly.The captain says we need a strong westerly wind to help us reach our destination. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a storm or wind from the west.
A westerly blew us off course. |
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