What are some opposite words for Direction?
Antonyms for Direction
dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ-di·rec·tion
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
direction
The direction of an object is the line of motion or of vision toward it, or the line in which the object is moving, considered from our own actual or mental standpoint. Way, literally the road or path, comes naturally to mean the direction of the road or path; conversationally, way is almost a perfect synonym of direction; as, which way did he go? or, in which direction? Bearing is the direction in which an object is seen with reference to another, and especially with reference to the points of the compass. Course is the direction of a moving object; inclination, that toward which a stationary object leans; tendency, the direction toward which anything stretches or reaches out; tendency is stronger and more active than inclination. Compare AIM; CARE; ORDER; OVERSIGHT.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
direction
Antonyms:
misdirection, deviation, mis-control, misinstruction, aberrationSynonyms:
course, tendency, inclination, line, control, command, bearing, superscription, order, address
Princeton's WordNet
direction, waynoun
a line leading to a place or point
"he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"
Synonyms:
focal point, guidance, focus, management, manner, counselling, counsel, way, commission, direction, instruction, elbow room, focussing, room, agency, path, way of life, centering, counseling, charge, style, steering, means, fashion, mode, focusingdirectionnoun
the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
"he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"
Synonyms:
charge, focal point, focussing, counsel, steering, commission, centering, way, management, counseling, instruction, focus, focusing, counselling, guidancedirectionnoun
a general course along which something has a tendency to develop
"I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals determined the direction of his career"; "they proposed a new direction for the firm"
Synonyms:
charge, focal point, focussing, counsel, steering, commission, centering, way, management, counseling, instruction, focus, focusing, counselling, guidanceguidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionnoun
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Synonyms:
direction, guidance, focus, counselor, management, counselling, counsel, way, commission, steering, instruction, counsellor, focussing, advocate, centering, counseling, charge, pleader, focal point, counselor-at-law, focusingmanagement, directionnoun
the act of managing something
"he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?"
Synonyms:
charge, focal point, focussing, counsel, steering, commission, centering, way, management, direction, counseling, instruction, focus, focusing, counselling, guidancedirection, instructionnoun
a message describing how something is to be done
"he gave directions faster than she could follow them"
Synonyms:
direction, guidance, focus, education, management, program line, counselling, counsel, way, commission, educational activity, instruction, teaching, focussing, centering, counseling, charge, didactics, steering, focal point, statement, command, pedagogy, focusingsteering, guidance, directionnoun
the act of setting and holding a course
"a new council was installed under the direction of the king"
Synonyms:
focal point, guidance, focus, management, direction, counselling, counsel, way, commission, instruction, focussing, centering, counseling, charge, steering, steerage, focusingcommission, charge, directionnoun
a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
"the judge's charge to the jury"
Synonyms:
military commission, focus, focal point, accusation, commission, electric charge, management, delegacy, committal, counseling, explosive charge, counselling, deputation, care, steering, complaint, kick, heraldic bearing, billing, cathexis, way, tutelage, centering, boot, commissioning, bursting charge, armorial bearing, delegation, guardianship, direction, focussing, charge, focusing, bearing, guidance, committee, flush, instruction, thrill, rush, burster, bang, mission, counsel, perpetrationfocus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centeringnoun
the concentration of attention or energy on something
"the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
Synonyms:
direction, guidance, focus, nidus, management, counselling, stress, way, commission, counsel, instruction, focussing, focalisation, snap, centering, counseling, charge, steering, focal point, focalization, focusing
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
directionnoun
Synonyms:
guidance, government, administration, management, superintendence, oversight, instruction, order, command, address, superscription
How to use Direction in a sentence?
The Germans were pushing the French in the right direction. Now, I have to go and tell the French to go and help the Germans.
I really want to see Indian, South Asian writer, writers in the room, not in a token way but genuinely informing whatever new direction Hank Azaria may take, including how it is voiced or not voiced, i'm perfectly willing and happy to step aside or help transition it into something new. I really hope that's what' The Simpsons' does and it not only makes sense, but it just feels like the right thing to do to me.
We are simply doing something different this year … we are simply moving in a different direction.
The court is really out of balance right now and doesn't reflect the median views of the American people. That is further at risk if Justice Stephen Breyer doesn't retire, if you look at the dynamics of the electorate and the realignment of suburban voters for example, we are seeing the nation trend in a more progressive direction, but the Supreme Court, as it is now, is firmly entrenched in conservative ideology.
It's really going to be a challenge to get a clear read of the direction for quite a while.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#2372 | direction | |
#9091 | deviation | |
#42354 | aberration | |
#96482 | misdirection |
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