Plural of west
regular plural
The plural of west is wests.
Forms of west
| Singular | west /wɛst/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | wests |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of west
- noun The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
- noun The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
- noun In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
Questions about the plural of west
- What is the plural of west?
- The plural of west is wests.
- Is west countable?
- West is a countable noun.
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