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noun

الغرب

One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.

Examples :

"The school is located west of the town center. "

تقع المدرسة غرب وسط المدينة.

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verb

غرب، غاب (الشمس)

To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.

Examples :

"The family decided to west to Arizona for the summer. "

قررت العائلة الذهاب إلى أريزونا في الصيف.

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adjective

غربي

Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

Examples :

"The sun sets in the west every evening. "

تغرب الشمس في الغرب كل مساء.

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adjective

غربي

Of wind: from the west.

Examples :

"The west wind blew hard today, making it difficult to fly the kite. "

هبت الرياح الغربية بشدة اليوم، مما جعل من الصعب إطلاق الطائرة الورقية.

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adjective

غربي

Of or pertaining to the west; western.

Examples :

"The west side of the school has a new playground. "

الجانب الغربي من المدرسة لديه ملعب جديد.

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adjective

غربي

From the West; occidental.

Examples :

"The west coast of the United States has a different climate than the east coast. "

ساحل الولايات المتحدة الغربي لديه مناخ مختلف عن الساحل الشرقي.

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adjective

غربي، يقع في الغرب

(ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.

Examples :

"The west side of the church hall was used for the youth group meeting. "

استُخدم الجانب الغربي من قاعة الكنيسة لاجتماع مجموعة الشباب.

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adverb

غربا، نحو الغرب

Towards the west; westwards.

Examples :

"The hikers walked west to reach the valley. "

سار المتنزهون غربًا للوصول إلى الوادي.

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