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Westerly

/wˈɛstərli/
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(adj) Facing the west; directed towards the west.

The typhoon moved in a westerly direction.
Westerly winds are prevailing winds that blow from the west toward the east.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A strong ____ wind brought some cold air and some light rain into the region earlier this morning today.

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