direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1000
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
entity
1
instructions or guidance
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
نمط الاستخدام:
to give [someone] direction
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
المرادفات
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
الأضداد
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
الموضوعات
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment.
- Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
- Follow the directions on the package carefully.
- She asked for directions to the museum.
- The signposts provide directions for hikers.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He gave me directions to the bus stop.
- Please follow the directions on the box.
- I asked a man for directions.
- The map shows directions to the park.
اسم
A2
relation
2
course or orientation of movement
The way something moves, points, or faces.
نمط الاستخدام:
in the direction of [something]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
المرادفات
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
الأضداد
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
الموضوعات
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The plane changed direction suddenly.
- We walked in the direction of the beach.
- He looked in my direction but said nothing.
- The river flows in a northerly direction.
- Traffic was moving in both directions.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The train goes in that direction.
- She turned in my direction.
- We walked in the direction of the school.
- The wind changed direction.
اسم
B1
action
3
management or supervision
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
نمط الاستخدام:
under the direction of [someone]
المرادفات
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
الأضداد
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
الموضوعات
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The project was completed under her direction.
- He took over the direction of the company last year.
- The film's success owes much to the director's strong direction.
- Under his direction, the team improved greatly.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The play was under her direction.
- He gave good direction to the team.
- We worked under his direction.
- The movie had great direction.
اسم
B2
entity
4
sense of purpose or aim
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
نمط الاستخدام:
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
المرادفات
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
الأضداد
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
الموضوعات
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- After college, she felt lost and without direction.
- He finally found a new direction for his career.
- Good leaders provide direction for their teams.
- Meditation helped him gain a sense of direction.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I need more direction in my life.
- She found a new direction at work.
- He has no clear direction now.
- They want more direction from the boss.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
dir - ec - tion (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
التعبيرات
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
أمثلة
- We had to change direction because of the storm.
- Halfway through, he decided to change direction with his career.
follow directions
1/fˈɑloʊ dɪɹˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
act according to instructions given
To do what instructions tell you to do.
أمثلة
- Please follow the directions carefully when taking this medicine.
- He never follows directions and often makes mistakes.
in someone's direction
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
toward where someone is located
Toward the place where a person is standing or sitting.
أمثلة
- She smiled in my direction.
- He threw the ball in her direction.
in the right direction
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈaɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
moving toward a good result
Doing something that will help reach the correct goal or answer.
أمثلة
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.