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Synonyms

directions

British  
/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛkʃənz /

plural noun

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

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Example Sentences

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Instead of increasing together, the two properties moved in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Fast-growing options markets exaggerate the price moves in both directions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to "cease hostilities in all directions during this period", the Kremlin said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 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

I did the worksheets, lined up, followed directions, answered when I was called on, didn’t talk out of turn, and it was just fine.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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