Direction

Quick meaning: Direction is a noun meaning A general trend for future action.

Meaning

A general trend for future action.

More Meanings

1. Guidance, instruction.
2. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
3. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
4. (dated) The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
5. (archaic) A person's address.

Example Sentences

Keep going in the same direction.

The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.

The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.

Her aunt Leonella was still at Cordova, and she knew not her direction.

Word Forms

• directions

Synonyms for direction

Depending on context, synonyms include charge, counsel, guidance, commission, management, way.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include management, instruction, managing, guidance, way, commission.

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