Direction

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The course along which something moves or the way something faces. It can also refer to guidance, instructions, or management.

“The compass pointed north, indicating the correct direction to travel.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/d(a)ɪˈrɛk.ʃən/

Syllables

di·rec·tion

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Synonyms

course route bearing guidance

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Worth 12 points; common letters make it versatile for placement

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