direction: meaning and words from its letters
9 letters · 12 letter points · starts with D · ends with N
Meaning of direction
noun
- countable, uncountable
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Example: Keep going in the same direction.
- countable, uncountable
A general trend for future action.
- countable, uncountable
Guidance, instruction.
Example: The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
- countable, uncountable
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
Example: The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
Listed forms: directions.
Source: Wiktionary — direction.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for direction.
noun
a line leading to a place or point
noun
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
noun
the act of managing something
noun
a message describing how something is to be done
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is direction in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of direction
D(2) + I(1) + R(1) + E(1) + C(3) + T(1) + I(1) + O(1) + N(1) = 12 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of direction
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from direction
261 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in direction. Showing up to 24, longest first.