Synonyms for direction

noun

1. A position

   point of the compass, objective, bearing, course, way, orientation, heading, route, path, track, region, area, road, place, spot; see also route 2, way 2.

   Points of the compass include: north, N, south, S, east, E, west, W, NE, NW, SE, SW, NNE, NNW, SSE, SSW, ENE, ESE, WNW, WSW, E by N, E by S, W by N, W by S, N by E, S by E, N by W, S by W, NE by E, NE by N, NW by N, NW by W, SE by E, SE by S, SW by W, SW by S.

2. Supervision

   management, superintendence, control; see administration 1, regulation 1.

3. An order

   charge, regulation, injunction; see command 1.

4. A tendency

   bias, bent, proclivity, trend; see drift 1, inclination 1.