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DIRECTIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word 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)
way
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerarypathroute
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)
positionspatial 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)
dispositioninclinationtendency
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counselcounselingcounsellingguidance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contentmessagesubject mattersubstance
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)
instruction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contentmessagesubject mattersubstance
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)
guidancesteering
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control
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)
chargecommission
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bidbiddingcommanddictation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The concentration of attention or energy on something

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centeringfocal pointfocusfocusingfocussing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absorptionconcentrationengrossmentimmersion
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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