Word
direction
Phoneticsdi·rec·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/daɪˈɹɛkʃɪn/
UK/daɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Definitions
01spatial orientation
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the way that someone or something is moving or pointing.
n. the path along which something moves, lies, or points.
日本語:方向※
“The wind changed direction and started blowing from the north.”
“The hikers checked their compass frequently to ensure they were maintaining a consistent direction through the dense forest.”
Synonyms
02instructions
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. instructions on how to get to a place or how to do something.
n. instructions or guidance for making, using, or reaching something; often used in the plural.
Español:dirección
“I followed the directions on the box to cook the pasta.”
“The GPS provided clear turn-by-turn directions, allowing the driver to navigate the complex city streets without stress.”
Pitfall
Can you give me a direction to the station?
Can you give me directions to the station?
When asking for the way to a place, the word is almost always used in the plural form 'directions'.
Synonyms
03general trend
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the general way in which something is developing or changing.
n. a general course or tendency of thought, action, or development.
日本語:方向※
“The company is moving in a new direction with its latest products.”
“The CEO's speech outlined a strategic direction that prioritised sustainable growth over short-term quarterly profits.”
04film/theatre
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater
n. the work of managing the actors and cameras in a film or play.
n. the process or skill of managing the artistic and dramatic aspects of a production.
“The film won an award for its excellent direction and acting.”
“Critics praised the director's bold direction, noting how the creative use of lighting enhanced the play's somber mood.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “direction” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0