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Topic: Directions

down

IPA: /daʊn/

KK: /daʊn/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being finished or completed; also refers to something that is not in play or has been retired in sports contexts.

Example: After working hard all week, I finally got my project down.

adverb

Definition: In a direction towards a lower place or position, or away from a higher place.

Example: She walked down the stairs carefully.

noun

Definition: A soft and fluffy material, often found under the feathers of birds, used for insulation or padding.

Example: The jacket is filled with down to keep you warm in winter.

preposition

Definition: In a direction from a higher place to a lower place, or toward the ground.

Example: She walked down the stairs carefully.

east

IPA: /iːst/

KK: /ist/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the direction or region that is opposite to the west, typically associated with the rising sun.

Example: The east side of the building gets the morning sun.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the east; toward the part of the horizon where the sun rises.

Example: The sun rises in the east every morning.

noun

Definition: A direction or area that is located to the right when facing north, often associated with the sunrise.

Example: The sun rises in the east every morning.

eastward

IPA: /ˈiːst.wərd/

KK: /ˈistˌwərd/

adjective

Definition: In the direction of the east.

Example: The sun rises eastward every morning.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the east.

Example: The sun rises eastward every morning.

noun

Definition: A direction or area that is towards the east.

Example: The sun rises in the eastward part of the sky.

eastwards

IPA: /ˈiːstwədz/

KK: /ˈistwərdz/

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the east; towards the east.

Example: The sun rises eastwards every morning.

exit

IPA: /ˈɛksɪt/

KK: /ˈɛksɪt/

noun

Definition: A way or passage to leave a place, such as a door or an opening.

Example: Please use the nearest exit in case of an emergency.

transitive verb

Definition: To leave a place or to cause something to stop functioning, especially in computing.

Example: She exited the building quickly after the fire alarm went off.

fingerpost

IPA: /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpəʊst/

KK: /ˈfɪŋɡərˌpoʊst/

noun

Definition: A signpost that indicates directions and distances to specific locations, often found at crossroads or junctions.

Example: The fingerpost pointed us towards the nearest town, making it easy to find our way.

footpath

IPA: /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/

KK: /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/

noun

Definition: A narrow path designed for people to walk on, usually beside a road.

Example: We walked along the footpath to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

footway

IPA: /ˈfʊtweɪ/

KK: /ˈfʊtweɪ/

noun

Definition: A path or walkway designed for people to walk on, usually separate from vehicle traffic.

Example: The footway was crowded with people enjoying the sunny day.

forward

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwərd/

KK: /ˈfɔr.wɚd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front part of something or being ahead in progress or development.

Example: The forward section of the aircraft is designed for passenger comfort.

adverb

Definition: In the direction that one is facing or toward a point ahead; also used to indicate a future time or event.

Example: She took a step forward to greet her friend.

noun

Definition: A player in certain sports who plays near the goal and is responsible for scoring points for their team.

Example: The forward scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To help something move ahead or to send something to another place or person.

Example: She decided to forward the email to her colleague for further review.

forwards

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwərdz/

KK: /ˈfɔrwərdz/

adverb

Definition: In the direction that is in front of you; toward the front.

Example: She took a step forwards to greet her friend.

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