direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
instructions or guidance
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
Patrón de uso:
to give [someone] direction
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Sinónimos
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Antónimos
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Colocaciones
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Temas
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
A2
relation
2
course or orientation of movement
The way something moves, points, or faces.
Patrón de uso:
in the direction of [something]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Sinónimos
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Antónimos
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Colocaciones
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Temas
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The train goes in that direction.
- She turned in my direction.
- We walked in the direction of the school.
- The wind changed direction.
Sustantivo
B1
action
3
management or supervision
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
Patrón de uso:
under the direction of [someone]
Sinónimos
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Antónimos
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Colocaciones
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Temas
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The play was under her direction.
- He gave good direction to the team.
- We worked under his direction.
- The movie had great direction.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
4
sense of purpose or aim
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
Patrón de uso:
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
Sinónimos
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Antónimos
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Colocaciones
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Temas
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
direction
AFI
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
dir - ec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Familia de palabras
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Expresiones
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.