I. ˈwest adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German westar to the west and probably to Latin vesper evening, Greek hesperos
Date: before 12th century
: to, toward, or in the west
II. adjective
Date: before 12th century
1. : situated toward or at the west
the west exit
2. : coming from the west
a west wind
III. noun
Date: 12th century
1.
a. : the general direction of sunset : the direction to the left of one facing north
b. : the compass point directly opposite to east
2. capitalized
a. : regions or countries lying to the west of a specified or implied point of orientation
b. : the noncommunist countries of Europe and America
3. : the end of a church opposite the chancel
4. often capitalized
a. : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the west or at the left of a diagram
b. : a person (as a bridge player) occupying this position during a specified activity