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Position & Directions Vocabulary
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- Position Vocabulary
- Basic Position Vocabulary
- Specific Position Vocabulary
- Direction Vocabulary
- Basic Directions Vocabulary
- Cardinal Directions
- Giving Directions Vocabulary
- Position & Directions Vocabulary at a Glance
- Position & Directions Vocabulary Exercise
- Advanced Position & Directions Vocabulary
- Advanced Position Vocabulary
- Advanced Directions Vocabulary
- Advanced Giving Directions Vocabulary
- Position & Directions Geography Vocabulary
- See Also
 | Basic Position Vocabulary |
 | Specific Position Vocabulary |
 | Basic Directions Vocabulary |
 | Cardinal Directions |
 | Giving Directions Vocabulary |
 | Position & Directions Vocabulary at a Glance |
 | Position & Directions Vocabulary Exercise |
 | Advanced Position & Directions Vocabulary |
Position Vocabulary
Basic Position Vocabulary
For more on the subject, visit Prepositions of Place.
Specific Position Vocabulary
Direction Vocabulary
Basic Directions Vocabulary
For more on the subject, visit the Prepositions of Direction page.
Cardinal Directions
Giving Directions Vocabulary
*The expressions go up/down and walk up/down can also be used for movement on a flat surface, to walk along. In this case, the expressions are interchangeable and generally mean the same thing.
The most common examples of theses are:
- Go up the street.
- Walk up the street.
- Go down the street.
- Walk down the street.
Position & Directions Vocabulary at a Glance
Position & Directions Vocabulary Exercise
(Coming soon)
Advanced Position & Directions Vocabulary
Advanced Position Vocabulary
above
At a higher place than something else, without touching it.below
In a lower position than something else.underneath
Directly below or under something, often covered by it.beneath
In a lower position, often not touching.around
Surrounding something or moving in a curved trajectory.surrounding
Present everywhere around something; to encircle it completely.among
In the middle of a group of many things or people. Used with countable nouns.amid
In the middle of or surrounded by something. Used with uncountable nouns.adjacent to
Near or next to something. Usually sharing a common wall, side or border.upper
Located in a higher position.lower
Situated below another part, object or place.opposite
Facing something from the other side.facing
Turned toward a stated direction.parallel to
Running alongside.perpendicular to
Crossing at a right angle.diagonal
A direction that is slanted or sideways.throughout
In every part of a place, from one end to the other.within
Inside the limits or boundaries of a space, area or distance.previous
Just before the one thing or place you are talking about.following
Just after the one thing or place you are talking about.
Advanced Directions Vocabulary
along
Moving in a constant direction on or beside a line (like a path, a wall or a street).straight ahead
Continuing in the same direction you are currently facing without turning.straight through
To enter a place and come out the other side without turning or stopping.toward
Moving in the direction of a specific object, person or place. Synonym: towards.towards
Moving in the direction of a specific object, person or place. Synonym: toward.across
To move from one side of something to the opposite side.away from
Moving in the opposite direction of someone or something.round
Moving in a circle or around a corner to the other side.beyond
Moving past a specific limit or landmark.upward
Moving toward a higher place, position or level.downward
Moving toward a lower place, position or level.off of
Moving away from a position on a surface or a place.against
Touching something, like a wall, often for support.on the edge
Located on the boundary or rim.at the rear
Located at the very back of an object, building or vehicle.clockwise
Moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock.counterclockwise
Moving in the opposite direction as the hands of a clock.
Advanced Giving Directions Vocabulary
stay on
To continue travelling along the same road, path or line without turning.take the
To choose and enter a specific road, exit or transportation route.across from
On the opposite side of a street, room or area.next door to
In the very next building or room; situated immediately beside another building or room.on the corner of
The physical position of a building or object, the location.at the corner of
The specific coordinate or intersection, the meeting point.at the end of
At the furthest point or the final part of a space.in the middle of
At the centre of an area; halfway between the beginning and the end.halfway
At or to the middle point of a distance or a path.on your left
To the left.on your right
To the right.to the left
Toward the left side.to the right
Toward the right side.all the way
Without stopping until the very end.just past
Immediately after a specific landmark or location.right after
Immediately after a specific landmark or location.right before
Immediately preceding a specific landmark, time or location.make a U-turn
To turn around in a half-circle to head back in the opposite direction.
Position & Directions Geography Vocabulary
North Pole
The point on the Earth's surface that is furthest north.South Pole
The point on the Earth's surface that is furthest south.Equator
The imaginary circle around the Earth dividing it into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.hemisphere
One half of the Earth, usually divided by the Equator (North/South) or the Prime Meridian (East/West).longitude
The measurement of the distance East or West of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.latitude
The measurement of distance North or South of the Equator, measured in degrees.parallels
Imaginary circles on the Earth's surface that are parallel to the Equator.meridians
Imaginary vertical lines on the Earth's surface that stretch from the North Pole to the South Pole.Greenwich Meridian
The imaginary vertical line designated as 0° longitude. Also called the “Prime Meridian.”Prime Meridian
The imaginary vertical line designated as 0° longitude. Also called the “Greenwich Meridian.’Magnetic North
North according to Earth’s magnetic field. The direction in which a compass needle points.true north
North according to Earth’s axis. Located at 90° N latitude.