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