Synonyms

directions

British

/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛkʃənz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) instructions for doing something or for reaching a place

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Example Sentences

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“If the highway is closed in both directions, I’m screwed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But duos in previous series have been pushed to their physical and emotional limits as they missed connections or ended up losing hours after following bad directions.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Policy decisions can pull yields in different directions, particularly when geopolitical events are moving at a brisk clip.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"This is a new type of approach to air power where you have a crewed fighter giving directions to four or five Ghost Bats flying in formation with it," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She pulled up her sleeve to reveal a large watch with dozens of arrows that seemed to move in various directions.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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