direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
instructions or guidance
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to give [someone] direction
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Συνώνυμα
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Αντώνυμα
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Θέματα
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
relation
2
course or orientation of movement
The way something moves, points, or faces.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
in the direction of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Συνώνυμα
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Αντώνυμα
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Θέματα
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The train goes in that direction.
- She turned in my direction.
- We walked in the direction of the school.
- The wind changed direction.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
3
management or supervision
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
under the direction of [someone]
Συνώνυμα
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Αντώνυμα
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Θέματα
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The play was under her direction.
- He gave good direction to the team.
- We worked under his direction.
- The movie had great direction.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
4
sense of purpose or aim
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
Συνώνυμα
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Αντώνυμα
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Θέματα
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dir - ec - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Εκφράσεις
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.