West

usgb/west/
noun

The point on the horizon where the sun sets.

As the sun sets in the west, the sky turns a beautiful mixture of red and orange.
Visual representation of "west" - the point on the horizon where the sun sets

Often appears as...

  • sun sets in the west
  • go west
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Visual representation of "west"
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Past Action Indicator

Use 'west' to indicate actions or events that happened earlier, often in storytelling.

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Long ago, a giant lived to the west of the village.
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Sunset Association

'West' is commonly associated with sunsets, often used in descriptions of scenery.

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The artist painted the cabin with a backdrop of the sun setting in the west.
Visual representation of the word "West"

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