Westerly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of wind; from the west.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The westerly winds brought a welcome relief from the heat of the summer sun.
- A westerly breeze blew gently across the landscape, rustling the leaves of the trees.
- The sailors adjusted their sails to take advantage of the strong westerly wind.
- The westerly gusts made it difficult to keep the kite aloft, but the children persevered.
- The forecast predicted a westerly wind shift, which would bring cooler temperatures to the region.
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Meaning 2
Moving toward the west; "westbound pioneers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.