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Direction

🇬🇧 UK /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Direction

the general position a person or thing moves or points towards

In simple words: A way to go or where to go.

Direction in a sentence

• Can you give me the direction to the nearest gas station?
• She always takes the right direction when navigating through the city.
• The compass shows the direction of north.
• He turned the direction of the sail to catch the wind.
• In order to solve the problem, we need to work in the same direction.
• The project is moving in a positive direction thanks to the new strategies.
• The movie has a clear narrative direction that keeps you engaged.
• He has a strong sense of direction and rarely gets lost.

How to use Direction

Use 'direction' when talking about where something is or when instructing someone to go somewhere. It's suitable in everyday conversation and written instructions but might be too vague in technical contexts that require specific terms.

Grammar pattern

give + direction

Memory hint

Think of a compass pointing in the right 'direction'.

Related words

Collocations with Direction

• same
• different
• opposing
• take
• change
• reverse
• from a/​the direction
• in a/​the direction
• the direction of flow
• the direction of movement
• the direction of travel
• clear
• good
• precise
• ask
• ask for
• give somebody
• direction for
• direction to
• new
• right
• wrong
• take
• change
• shift
• a change of direction
• a shift in direction
• a step in… direction
• same
• different
• opposing
• take
• change
• reverse
• from a/​the direction
• in a/​the direction
• the direction of flow
• the direction of movement
• the direction of travel
• clear
• be lacking in
• lack
• a sense of direction
• clear
• strategic
• spiritual
• give somebody
• provide (somebody with)
• under somebody’s direction
• direction from
• clear
• good
• precise
• ask
• ask for
• give somebody
• direction for
• direction to

Synonyms for Direction

• guidance
• path
• way
• route
• lead

Opposites of Direction

• confusion
• disorientation
• aimlessness

Common mistakes with Direction

• Confused with 'directional', which means relating to direction.
• Using 'direction' in place of 'instructions' when giving detailed steps.
• Mispronouncing the word, emphasizing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Direction

What does Direction mean?

A way to go or where to go.

What is the definition of Direction?

the general position a person or thing moves or points towards

How do you use Direction in a sentence?

Can you give me the direction to the nearest gas station?

Can you give another example of Direction?

She always takes the right direction when navigating through the city.

What are synonyms for Direction?

Common alternatives include guidance, path, way, route, lead.

What is the opposite of Direction?

Opposite meanings include confusion, disorientation, aimlessness.

What words go with Direction?

It commonly pairs with same, different, opposing, take, change, reverse, from a/​the direction, in a/​the direction, the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel, clear, good, precise, ask, ask for, give somebody, direction for, direction to, new, right, wrong, take, change, shift, a change of direction, a shift in direction, a step in… direction, same, different, opposing, take, change, reverse, from a/​the direction, in a/​the direction, the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel, clear, be lacking in, lack, a sense of direction, clear, strategic, spiritual, give somebody, provide (somebody with), under somebody’s direction, direction from, clear, good, precise, ask, ask for, give somebody, direction for, direction to.

What are common mistakes when using Direction?

Confused with 'directional', which means relating to direction. Using 'direction' in place of 'instructions' when giving detailed steps. Mispronouncing the word, emphasizing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Direction?

US: /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Direction?

Use 'direction' when talking about where something is or when instructing someone to go somewhere. It's suitable in everyday conversation and written instructions but might be too vague in technical contexts that require specific terms.

What CEFR level is Direction?

"Direction" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.