Moving or directed toward the east, which is the direction where the sun rises.
From Old English east (the direction of sunrise) + -ward (in the direction of). This compound has been used for over 1,000 years to indicate direction.
Throughout history, 'eastward' has been the direction of exploration and trade routes—the Silk Road went eastward, and entire European economies were built around accessing eastward markets!
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