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- pronunciation:
- d
rek
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or an instance of directing.
- synonyms:
- guidance
- similar words:
- administration, command, conduct, control, handling, management, oversight, supervision
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definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) instruction on which way to go or how to do something.
Directions for making the muffins are on the side of the box.We were completely lost, so we found someone and asked for directions.According to these directions, we should turn left at the next stop light.- synonyms:
- instruction
- similar words:
- explanation, recipe
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definition 3: |
an order or command.
- synonyms:
- command, dictate, directive, order
- similar words:
- behest, bidding, call, charge, edict, instruction
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definition 4: |
the way in which one may face or travel.
Shall we go in a northern direction?- similar words:
- bearing, course, heading, route, way
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definition 5: |
control, as for a purpose.
Your life has no direction.- synonyms:
- purpose
- similar words:
- aim, intention
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definition 6: |
a stage or film director's decisions regarding a production.
- similar words:
- filmmaking
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definition 7: |
course, tendency, or inclination.
He gave the country a new direction.- similar words:
- course, current, drift, inclination, orientation, path, road, tendency, tenor, track, trend
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related words: |
career, commission, demand, disposal, disposition, hand, imperative, manual, point, tutelage, wind, word |
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