directions meaning
directions :
instructions, guidance
noun
▪ Please follow the directions on the package.
▪ Please follow the instructions on the package.
▪ She needs directions to the station.
▪ She needs guidance to the station.
paraphrasing
▪ instructions – guidance
▪ guidelines – instructions
Pronunciation
directions [dəˈrɛkʃənz]
The stress is on the second syllable and sounds like 'duh-rek-shunz'.
Common phrases and grammar about directions
directions - Common meaning
noun
instructions, guidance
Part of Speech Changes for "directions"
▪ direction (noun) – the way to a place
▪ directional (adjective) – related to direction
▪ directly (adverb) – in a direct way
▪ director (noun) – someone who manages or oversees
Common Expressions with "directions"
▪ give directions – provide instructions or guidance
▪ follow directions – do as instructed
▪ ask for directions – request instructions on how to get somewhere
▪ change directions – alter the planned route or instructions
Important examples of directions in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, directions usually refer to instructions or guidance.
Example of a confusing word: direction (orientation or path)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
directions is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often as a plural noun.
directions
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
follow directions
'follow instructions', used when carrying out tasks
give directions
means 'provide instructions', used when telling someone how to do something.
Differences between similar words and directions
directions
,
instructions
differences
directions are typically about how to get to a place or general guidance, while instructions are detailed steps on how to do something.
directions
,
guidance
differences
directions are general instructions or routes, while guidance is more about advice or support.
Words with the same origin as directions
The origin of directions
direction comes from the Latin 'directio', meaning 'the act of directing or managing'.
Word structure
direction is composed of the root 'direct' and suffix '-ion', meaning 'the act of directing'.
Words with the same origin
The root of direction is 'direct'. Words with the same root include 'direct', 'director', 'directly', and 'directive'.
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