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eastward (adv.)

also eastwards, Old English eastwearde; see east + -ward. As an adjective mid-15c., from the adverb.

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Definitions of eastward from WordNet
1
eastward (n.)
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees;
Synonyms: east / due east / e
2
eastward (adv.)
toward the east;
they migrated eastward to Sweden
Synonyms: eastwards
3
eastward (adj.)
moving toward the east;
Synonyms: eastbound
From wordnet.princeton.edu