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West

/wˈɛst/
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(noun) The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

Many men went west in search of gold.
The balloon floated off into the west.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sun sets in the ____ every single evening, providing a beautiful view of the several orange sky today.

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