Phrase guide

out west

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In the western part of a country or region.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • my relatives out west

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: back east

2

adv

Meaning 2

In the western part of a country or region.

In the western part of the United States: in the West.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, often

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: back east

History

Etymology

See back east § Etymology.