easternmost

/'i:stənmoust/

Thân thiện

The easternmost island in the archipelago is a small, rocky outcrop.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Farthest to the east: The superlative form describing the location that is the most easterly within a defined set or area.

Usage

• The word "easternmost" is used to specify the extreme eastern point or part of a geographical region, country, city, or any defined area. It is a superlative adjective, so it is used when comparing three or more points to identify the one that is farthest east.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The easternmost point of the continent is a popular tourist destination.
  • They live in the easternmost village of the county.

Advanced Usage

• "The easternmost of...": Used to specify one item as the farthest east among a named group.
  • This island is the easternmost of the archipelago.

Variants and Related Words

• East (noun/adjective): The cardinal direction; situated toward the east.
• Easterly (adjective/adverb): Located in or moving toward the east.
• Eastern (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the east.

Synonyms

• Most easterly: Having the same meaning as "easternmost."
• Farthest east: A descriptive phrase equivalent in meaning.

Antonyms

• Westernmost: Farthest to the west.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. farthest to the east

Từ đồng nghĩa

• eastmost