Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Directions.
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US
Directions - as a noun
A line leading to a place or point
Example: "He looked the other direction"
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The spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
Example: "He checked the direction and velocity of the wind"
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A general course along which something has a tendency to develop
Example: "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"
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Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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The act of managing something
Example: "He was given overall management of the program"
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A message describing how something is to be done
Example: "He gave directions faster than she could follow them"
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The act of setting and holding a course
Example: "A new council was installed under the direction of the king"
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A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
Example: "The judge's charge to the jury"
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The concentration of attention or energy on something
Example: "The focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"
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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."
Word Game Points
Is DIRECTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, directions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDIRECTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DIRECTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, directions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIRECTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
