Is the direction West an adjective?

No, "West" is not typically considered an adjective. It's a noun, specifically a direction.

Here's why:

* Noun: "West" names a specific direction.

* Adjective: Adjectives describe nouns.

Examples:

* Noun: The sun sets in the west.

* Adjective: We took a western route. (Here, "western" describes the route, making it an adjective)

However, "West" can function as an adjective in some specific cases, such as:

* Proper Noun: "West" can be part of a proper noun (a specific name), such as "West Virginia" or "West Coast." In these cases, it acts as an adjective describing the noun.

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