in, of, to, toward or facing the east; eastern.

from the east; eastern.

of, belonging to, born or made in any of the Eastern Countries; eastern.

at, to, in, on or of the front; front.

preceding all others in a series; before any other; first.

happened before all others; earliest.

the first thing.

a native of any of the Eastern countries.

the ultimate truth; knowledge of the self and Supreme Being; Supreme Knowledge.