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DIRECTIONS

(noun)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Directions.

How to pronounce directions:

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Directions - as a noun

A line leading to a place or point

Example: "He looked the other direction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
way9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerary12path9route5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

Example: "He checked the direction and velocity of the wind"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position10spatial relation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A general course along which something has a tendency to develop

Example: "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disposition14inclination13tendency14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counsel9counseling13counselling14guidance12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
content9message10subject mattersubstance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A message describing how something is to be done

Example: "He gave directions faster than she could follow them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instruction13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
content9message10subject mattersubstance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of setting and holding a course

Example: "A new council was installed under the direction of the king"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guidance12steering9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

Example: "The judge's charge to the jury"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12commission16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bid6bidding12command14dictation12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The concentration of attention or energy on something

Example: "The focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centering12focal pointfocus10focusing14focussing15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absorption14concentration17engrossment14immersion13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please follow the directions on the map to reach the destination."
"The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment."
"I need to stop and ask for directions to find the nearest gas station."
"The GPS provides step-by-step directions to the hotel."
"He gave me directions to his house over the phone."
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Word Game Points

Is DIRECTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, directions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIRECTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DIRECTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, directions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIRECTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DIRECTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, directions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIRECTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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