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I could be on 52nd and Third in Manhattan up and ask a strange for directions and they will help you, that's a rural heart. Your car breaks down in the middle of Iowa or somewhere, or Tennessee where I'm from, people want to help each other. Given each opportunity, you see how people come together.
Rodney Atkins

Meaning of "directions" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIRECTIONS

directions  [dɪˈrɛkʃənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIRECTIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Directions is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIRECTIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of directions in the English dictionary

The definition of directions in the dictionary is instructions for doing something or for reaching a place.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIRECTIONS


admissions
ædˈmɪʃənz
combinations
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
extractions
ɪkˈstrækʃənz
foundations
faʊnˈdeɪʃənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
intentions
ɪnˈtɛnʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
passions
ˈpæʃənz
preparations
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz
reflections
rɪˈflekʃənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
representations
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz
ructions
ˈrʌkʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz
telecommunications
ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
transactions
trænˈzækʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIRECTIONS

direction
direction angle
direction cosine
direction finder
direction finding
direction indicator
directional
directional drilling
directionality
directionless
directive
directivity
directly
directness
Directoire
director
director general
director of admissions
Director of Education
director of music

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIRECTIONS

accommodations
affections
alterations
Christmas decorations
comity of nations
community relations
community-relations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
international relations
law of nations
millions
munitions
National Insurance contributions
notions
public relations
ramifications
Revelations
solicitations
United Nations
vibrations

Synonyms and antonyms of directions in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DIRECTIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «directions» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of directions

Translation of «directions» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIRECTIONS

Find out the translation of directions to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of directions from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «directions» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

说明
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

instrucciones
570 millions of speakers

English

directions
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिशाओं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَوْجِيهات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инструкции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

instruções
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দিকনির্দেশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indications
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Arah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anweisungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

指示
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pituduh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hướng dẫn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திசைகளில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दिशानिर्देश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yol tarifi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

istruzioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

instrukcje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

напрямки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

direcție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδηγίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rigtings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

färdbeskrivning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

(bruks)anvisning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of directions

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRECTIONS»

The term «directions» is very widely used and occupies the 2.552 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRECTIONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about directions

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10 QUOTES WITH «DIRECTIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word directions.
1
Grant Achatz
If I had one piece of advice for people - if they are cooking from the Alinea cookbook, the Betty Crocker cookbook or the back of the box - read through the entire recipe first before reaching for any ingredients, and then read again and execute the directions.
2
Omar Ahmad
When you start to think about politicians, you've got to realize these are strange creatures. Other than the fact that they can't tell directions, and they have very strange breeding habits, how do you actually work with these things?
3
Martin Amis
Style is not neutral; it gives moral directions.
4
S. Ansky
Bearing an eternal longing for Jewishness, I threw myself in all directions and left to work for another people. I am not one of those lucky ones raised in their own environment, whose work is normal.
5
Kenneth Joseph Arrow
My research, even before 1972, moved in directions beyond those cited for the Nobel Memorial Prize. Most of it, in one way or another, deals with information as an economic variable, both as to its production and as to its use.
6
Rodney Atkins
I could be on 52nd and Third in Manhattan up and ask a strange for directions and they will help you, that's a rural heart. Your car breaks down in the middle of Iowa or somewhere, or Tennessee where I'm from, people want to help each other. Given each opportunity, you see how people come together.
7
Kate Beckinsale
I don't have a big career plan. I just like to see how things come out, and I just try to keep going in different directions.
8
Henri Bergson
For life is tendency, and the essence of a tendency is to develop in the form of a sheaf, creating, by its very growth, divergent directions among which its impetus is divided.
9
Corbin Bleu
I can move both of my eyes separately in different directions.
10
Sarah Brightman
Right before I go on stage, I'm absolutely terrified. My mind darts at many directions, but the center of me is going forward into the performance.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIRECTIONS»

Discover the use of directions in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to directions and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
New Directions: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking
New Directions is a thematic reading-writing book aimed at the most advanced learners.
Peter S. Gardner, 2005
2
Global Logistics: New Directions in Supply Chain Management
The world of logistics is constantly evolving and in the same way, the sixth edition of this established book has evolved to represent the current trends, best practice and latest thinking in global logistics.
Donald Waters, 2010
3
Land Law Directions
Land Law: Directions provides a lively introduction to land law and makes this traditionally daunting subject both clear and engaging.
Sandra Clarke, Sarah Greer, 2012
4
The Gaia Atlas of Cities: New Directions for Sustainable ...
Extensively revised and updated for the Habitat II Conference, this work addresses key issues, analyzing the problems of expanding city populations and exploring the possibility of healing cities, making them self-sustaining, and ...
Herbert Girardet, 1996
5
Planning Futures: New Directions for Planning Theory
By drawing upon examples from planning practice and case study scenarios, the authors ensure that the work discusses planning theory within the context of present planning practice.
Philip Allmendinger, Mark Tewdwr-Jones, 2002
6
The Human Interface: New Directions for Designing ...
With this book, Raskin proves again both his farsightedness and his practicality.
Jef Raskin, 2000
7
Emotions: Current Issues and Future Directions
This volume presents cutting-edge work in emotion theory and research. Contributors describe innovative methods, models, and measurements that illuminate and at times challenge traditional paradigms.
Tracy Mayne, George A. Bonanno, 2001
8
New Directions in Human Information Behavior
This book examines information behaviors over various epochs of human existence from the Palaeolithic Era and within pre-literate societies, to contemporary behaviors by 21st century humans.
Amanda Spink, Charles Cole, 2006
9
Stage Directions in Hamlet: New Essays and New Directions
The subject of stage directions in Hamlet, those brief semiotic codes that are embellished by historical, theatrical, and cultural considerations, produces a rigorous examination in the fifteen essays contained in this collection.
Hardin L. Aasand, 2003
10
The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New ...
The 13 essays in this book draw on a wide array of casestudies from cooking stoves to missile systems, from 15th­century Portugal to today's AI labs- to outline an original research program based on a synthesis of ideas from the social ...
Wiebe E. Bijker, Thomas Parke Hughes, Trevor J. Pinch, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIRECTIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term directions is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Pvt schools violate HC directions - The Tribune
Taking strong note of private schools violating its directions on not charging tuition fee September and October 2014, the High Court today ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
2
New JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED To Go In 'Unconventional' Directions
As DC begins a new direction for Justice League United, not only will the team temporarily recruit heroes and villains from wildly varied corners ... «Newsarama, Jul 15»
3
Here's Why Williams Companies and Williams Partners Stocks Went …
Here's Why Williams Companies and Williams Partners Stocks Went In Opposite Directions Last Month. Some buyout rumors sent two stocks ... «Motley Fool, Jul 15»
4
CMG Holdings Group Inc (OTCMKTS:CMGO) Swaying In Both …
CMG Holdings Group Inc (OTCMKTS:CMGO) Swaying In Both Directions. by Anastas Gegov July 8, 2015. 0. 0. 0 Comments ... «HotStocked, Jul 15»
5
SH16 closed in both directions | Scoop News
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) is closed in both directions north of Kumeu due to a truck ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
6
Power ministry issues new directions to all Discos - thenews.com.pk
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water and Power has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) under which all Discos (power ... «The News International, Jul 15»
7
Office, industrial markets head in different directions | Real Estate …
Office, industrial markets head in different directions. Five million square feet of offices go dark as industrial demand strengthens. July 8, 2015 ... «Business in Vancouver, Jul 15»
8
NIA seeks directions from Home Ministry to denotify former …
The National Investigation Agency has sought directions from the home ministry to denotify the former special public prosecutor Rohini Salian. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
9
Google Maps for iOS updated with redesigned directions, more …
Google has updated its mapping app for iOS with a redesigned transit view that includes real-time information about your arrival time that ... «9 to 5 Mac, Jul 15»
10
Magazine M&A Moves In Two Directions - Folio:
Core sectors of the magazine media industry saw relatively steady levels of M&A activity in the first half of 2015, but dollars continued to pour ... «Folio Magazine, Jul 15»

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