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