Definition

1. Noun:
   • The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees: "Due east" is the precise direction directly opposite to west, located at a bearing of 90 degrees on a compass. It is one of the four primary cardinal directions.

Usage

• "Due east" is used to specify an exact direction, distinct from a general easterly direction. It is often used in navigation, geography, and giving precise instructions.
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Advanced Usage

• "to head due east": to travel or proceed in the exact easterly direction.
  • After the storm, the ship corrected its course to head due east.
• "bearing due east": having an orientation or direction of exactly 90 degrees.
  • The front of the ancient temple is aligned on a bearing due east.

Variants and Related Words

• East (n): The general direction where the sun rises. "Due east" is a more precise specification of "east."
• Cardinal point (n): Any of the four main directions: north, south, east, west. "Due east" is one of them.
• 90 degrees (n): The angular measurement corresponding to "due east" on a compass.

Synonyms

• East: The primary synonym, though less precise.
• E (abbreviation): The standard abbreviation used on maps and compasses.

Related Phrases

• Due north/south/west: The other three precise cardinal directions, at 0, 180, and 270 degrees respectively.
  • The border runs due north for five miles, then turns due east.

Noun

1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees