Pronunciation

/dəˈrekʃən/

Definitions

Noun

• Direction (n): A guidance or course indicating the way to a particular place or destination. For example: “The GPS provided the correct direction for our journey.”
• Orientation (n): The position or alignment of something in relation to its surroundings. For example: “She found her bearings and got oriented with the building’s layout.”
• Way (n): A route or path to follow. For example: “Take this road in the right direction, and you’ll reach the town.”

Verb

• Provide direction (v): To give guidance or instructions for a task or route. For example: “The teacher provided clear directions for the experiment.”
• Face (v): To point or look in a particular direction. For example: “She faced the window to let in the sunlight.”
• Indicate (v): To show or suggest the way something should be done. For example: “The sign indicates that the restroom is this way.”

Adjective

• Directional (adj): Relating to or indicating a particular direction. For example: “A compass has four cardinal directional points: north, south, east, and west.”

Adverb

• Directionally (adv): In the manner of giving or indicating direction. For example: “She drove directionally towards the mountains.”

Phrases

• “Give someone directions” means to provide them with guidance on how to get somewhere.
• “In the direction of” describes the path or route to a specific location.
• “Lost in direction” refers to being confused about one’s way.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The map showed several possible directions to the hiking trail.”
• Verb: “The teacher stood at the front of the class, providing clear directions for the project.”
• Adjective: “The compass needle pointed north, indicating a strong magnetic directional pull.”

Synonyms

• Guidance
• Route
• Course
• Heading
• Path
• Waypoint
• Bearing
• Point
• Alignment