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directiona course along which someone or something moves

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a course along which someone or something moves

Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈrekʃən/

Korean meaning: 방향, 방면

Korean pronunciation: 다이**렉**션

Example Sentences

  • My GPS gave me directions to a cornfield instead of the shopping mall.
  • The company is moving in a new direction after the CEO's retirement.
  • I have no sense of direction - I get lost in my own neighborhood.

direction

NOUN

//dəˈrekʃən//

a course along which someone or something moves

direction concept
💡 Concept

A hiker points to show the direction the group should take

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direction rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True direction comes from reflection and connection.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dəˈrekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/daɪˈrekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdi--
Rootrect
Suffix--tion

Origin

From Latin 'directio' meaning 'straightness' or 'guidance,' derived from 'dirigere' meaning 'to guide' or 'to straighten,' combined with the suffix '-tion' indicating an action or state.

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🎵Rhyme

reflectionconnectionprotectioncollection
reflection
connection
protection
collection

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My GPS gave me directions to a cornfield instead of the shopping mall.

The company is moving in a new direction after the CEO's retirement.

😄 Fun example

I have no sense of direction - I get lost in my own neighborhood.

Please read the directions carefully before assembling the furniture.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

coursepathwayrouteguidance

Antonyms

confusiondisorder

Related

directdirectordirectiveredirectmisdirection