Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Direction”
The way you need to go to reach a place, or the path something is moving.
Word Family of Direction
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Which direction is the train station? A2
- The wind was blowing in a different direction. B1
- She walked in the direction of the park. A2
Word Form Patterns for Direction
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: direction → directly.
Origin and Word Formation of Direction
From Latin 'directio' meaning a straightening or guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Direction
What are the word forms of “direction”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “direction”?
“direction” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “direction” come from?
From Latin 'directio' meaning a straightening or guidance.