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Topic: Directions

orientating

IPA: /ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɔːrɪənˈteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that changes the direction or position of something else.

Example: The orientating feature of the app helps users find their way easily.

verb

Definition: To help someone understand where they are or how to find their way in a new place or situation.

Example: The teacher spent time orientating the new students to the school.

rearward

IPA: /ˈrɪəwəd/

KK: /ˈrɪrˌwɔrd/

adjective

Definition: Located at or directed toward the back part of something.

Example: The rearward section of the vehicle was designed for storage.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is toward the back or rear of something.

Example: The car moved rearward to avoid the obstacle in front.

noun

Definition: A position or direction that is towards the back or rear of something.

Example: The soldiers were instructed to move in a rearward direction during the drill.

rearwards

IPA: /ˈrɪəwədz/

KK: /ˈrɪrˌwɔrdz/

adjective

Definition: Located or directed towards the back or rear part of something.

Example: The car has rearward visibility issues due to its design.

rightward

IPA: /ˈraɪt.wərd/

KK: /ˈraɪt.wɚd/

adjective

Definition: Located or moving towards the right side.

Example: The car turned rightward at the intersection.

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the right side.

Example: The car turned rightward at the intersection.

road

IPA: /roʊd/

KK: /roʊd/

noun

Definition: A public way that is used for traveling by vehicles, people, or animals.

Example: The children rode their bikes down the road.

roundabout

IPA: //ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt//

KK: /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/

adjective

Definition: Not direct; taking a longer or more complicated route to reach a conclusion or destination.

Example: The explanation was quite roundabout, making it hard to understand the main point.

noun

Definition: A circular intersection where traffic flows around a central island, allowing vehicles to enter and exit from different directions.

Example: The roundabout helped reduce traffic congestion in the city.

route

IPA: /ruːt/

KK: /rut/

noun

Definition: A way or path that people or vehicles take to travel from one place to another.

Example: We took a scenic route to the beach.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something along a particular path or direction, often used in the context of directing traffic or information.

Example: The company will route the packages through the fastest delivery service.

sideroad

IPA: /ˈsaɪdəˌroʊd/

KK: /ˈsaɪdəˌroʊd/

noun

Definition: A smaller road that branches off from a main road.

Example: We took the sideroad to avoid the traffic on the highway.

sideward

IPA: /ˈsaɪd.wɚd/

KK: /ˈsaɪd.wɚd/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is to the side or away from the center.

Example: The cat moved sideward to avoid the dog.

sidewards

IPA: /ˈsaɪd.wɚdz/

KK: /ˈsaɪd.wɚdz/

adjective

Definition: In a direction that is to the side, rather than forward or backward.

Example: The cat moved sidewards to avoid the dog.

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