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direction in Malay

arah

/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

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Australia/dɪˈɹek.ʃən/

direction in Malay: arah. In English, direction means 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).

Malay words for direction

theoretical line
arah

English meaning of direction

  1. noun 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).
  2. noun A general trend for future action.
  3. noun Guidance, instruction.
  4. noun The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.

Full definition of direction

direction in a sentence

  • Keep going in the same direction.
  • The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
  • The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.

direction in other languages

Questions about direction in Malay

What is the meaning of direction in Malay?
Direction in Malay is arah.
Apakah maksud direction dalam bahasa Melayu?
Direction: arah.
What does direction mean in English?
Direction means 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).

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