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