Adjectives of Direction · Adjectives: Adjectives Of Time And Place

toward or on the east side when we are facing north

"Turn to the right."

"Please take the right exit at the roundabout to continue on your intended route."

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

"My left foot hurts."

"Her left hand was injured so she had to write with her right hand for several weeks until the cast came off."

located at or toward the forward-facing side or part of an object or space

"The front door is open."

"The company's logo is prominently displayed on the front of the building for maximum visibility."

having an equal distance from each other at every point

"The lines are parallel."

"The two lines are parallel because they run in the same direction and never meet each other."

toward or to the south

"Look south."

"The migrating birds flew south, searching for warmer climates and abundant food."

toward or to the north

"Head north."

"You can find the mountains if you continue heading north past the river."

located in or coming from the east

"The sun rises east."

"The sun rises in the east every morning and sets in the west every evening without fail."

located or positioned toward the western direction

"The wind is west."

"The west facing windows let in the afternoon sun and the room became very hot during the summer months."

located or positioned toward the northeastern direction

"Go northeast from here."

"The storm is expected to move in a northeast direction throughout the afternoon, bringing heavy rain."

located or positioned toward the northwestern direction

"The house is northwest."

"The hikers decided to trek towards the northwest peaks of the mountain range for a challenging ascent."

situated or oriented in the direction of the southeast

"We are southeast."

"The coastal town is located in the southeast region, known for its beautiful beaches and warm climate."

oriented or directed toward the southwest

"It lies southwest."

"The explorer charted a course southwest, seeking new lands across the vast ocean expanse."

facing or directed toward the front

"The forward direction is clear."

"The arrow on the map indicated the forward direction of our journey towards the distant mountains."

facing or directed toward the rear

"The car is backward."

"The driver had to put the vehicle in reverse and drive backward out of the narrow alley."

moving or directed toward a higher position

"The balloon moved upward."

"The helium balloon ascended rapidly, its upward trajectory carrying it towards the stratosphere."

facing or pointing toward a lower level or position

"The arrow flew downward."

"The downward trend in the stock market has caused widespread economic anxiety among investors."

moving or facing in the opposite direction, often toward the back

"The car went reverse."

"The driver cautiously engaged the reverse gear to back the car out of the tight parking space."

positioned diagonally or at an angle, without being parallel or perpendicular

"It is an oblique angle."

"The artist chose an oblique perspective to add depth and intrigue to the composition of the painting."

directed or moving toward the inside or center

"He took an inward breath."

"The inward turning of the athlete's foot caused him pain and the doctor prescribed special orthotic inserts for his shoes."

directed or moving away from the center

"The outward journey was long."

"The outward pressure from the expanding gas threatened to rupture the containment vessel."

extending or inclined in a slanting direction

"Draw a diagonal line."

"The diagonal path across the field offered a shortcut to the other side of town."

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

"The arrow shows clockwise direction."

"The instructions clearly stated to turn the dial in a clockwise direction to set the alarm."

moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion

"Turn counterclockwise now."

"The artist instructed the model to rotate counterclockwise to reveal a different profile."

arriving or coming toward a particular place or person

"An incoming message arrived."

"We braced ourselves for the incoming tide, knowing it would be exceptionally high."

moving or facing a direction from a higher to a lower position

"He looked down sadly."

"The down escalator carried passengers smoothly from the upper level to the ground floor."

located behind or toward the rear

"The back door was open."

"He placed the package on the back step, hoping the recipient would find it easily."

situated or moving in the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or current

"They swam upstream fast."

"The determined salmon swam upstream against the strong current to reach their spawning grounds."

situated or moving in the direction of the flow of a stream or current

"The boat went downstream."

"We decided to take the downstream route, enjoying the gentle flow of the river."

positioned or moving in a direction to the side

"He stepped sideways quickly."

"The cat moved sideways, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting mouse in the corner."