Meaning
The way that someone or something moves, faces, or points.
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Word origin
From Latin directio, meaning a making straight or a pointing the way.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directio
Grammar
Examples
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"Direction" is the way you move or face.
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"Directions" is the plural, meaning more than one direction.
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Here "direction" means the way to go.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 12: direction, total, horn and 7 more words.