East refers to the direction on a compass that is opposite to west. It is the cardinal direction towards which the Earth rotates and where the sun rises.
Related terms
West: West is the opposite direction of east on a compass and represents where the sun sets.
Cardinal Directions: Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. They are used for navigation and orientation.
Compass: A compass is a navigational instrument that shows directions based on Earth's magnetic field.