Synonyms for
Direction
Definition
the course or path on which something is moving or pointing towards
Synonyms & similar words
guidance
commission
counseling
counselling
charge
instruction
focus
steering
focussing
focalpoint
centering
management
way
focusing
counsel
way
course
path
route
bearing
orientation
heading
guidance
instruction
advice
counsel
recommendation
suggestion
order
command
instruction
commandment
directive
decree
edict
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- give directions
- in the right direction
- lose direction
- take direction
- direction of travel
- sense of direction
- follow directions
- change direction
Word family
Usage note
While 'direction' can refer to a general path or course, it is most commonly used to indicate the specific way something is facing or moving. Be mindful of using it in contexts where a more precise term like 'instruction' or 'guidance' might be more appropriate.
Example sentences
- Can you give me directions to the library?
- I followed the directions on the box to bake the cake.
- The compass points in the direction of north.
- She gave me directions on how to get to her house.
- The map showed the direction of the river.
Quotes
Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Never give up, and never give up on your dreams.
Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.