direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 1000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
instructions or guidance
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
Schéma d’usage :
to give [someone] direction
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Synonymes
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Antonymes
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Collocations
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Thèmes
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
A2
relation
2
course or orientation of movement
The way something moves, points, or faces.
Schéma d’usage :
in the direction of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Synonymes
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Antonymes
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Collocations
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Thèmes
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The train goes in that direction.
- She turned in my direction.
- We walked in the direction of the school.
- The wind changed direction.
Nom
B1
action
3
management or supervision
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
Schéma d’usage :
under the direction of [someone]
Synonymes
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Antonymes
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Collocations
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Thèmes
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The play was under her direction.
- He gave good direction to the team.
- We worked under his direction.
- The movie had great direction.
Nom
B2
entity
4
sense of purpose or aim
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
Schéma d’usage :
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
Synonymes
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Antonymes
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Collocations
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Thèmes
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
direction
API
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
dir - ec - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Famille de mots
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Expressions
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.