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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Direction

These adjectives help convey the orientation or trajectory associated with a particular action, motion, or position.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
right
[Adjective]

toward or on the east side when we are facing north

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left
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The distinctive logo was embroidered on left sleeve of the uniform , symbolizing unity and belonging .
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front
[Adjective]

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

Ex: front window of the shop displays the latest products .
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rear
[Adjective]

situated or near the back of something

Ex: rear portion of the garden received less sunlight than the front , affecting the types of plants that could thrive there .
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horizontal
[Adjective]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

Ex: The bar graph displayed the data in horizontal format .
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vertical
[Adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The graph displayed the data vertical bars representing each category .
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direct
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going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction

Ex: The train offers direct route from the city to the countryside .
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parallel
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having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .
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south
[Adverb]

toward or to the south

Ex: The property south, so it gets plenty of sunlight .
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north
[Adverb]

toward or to the north

Ex: If you north on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .
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east
[Adjective]

located in or coming from the east

Ex: east wing of the palace is where the royal family resides .
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west
[Adjective]

located or positioned toward the western direction

Ex: west wing of the mansion is where the guest rooms are located .
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northeast
[Adjective]

located or positioned toward the northeastern direction

Ex: northeast corner of the garden receives gentle morning sunlight .
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northwest
[Adjective]

located or positioned toward the northwestern direction

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southeast
[Adjective]

situated or oriented in the direction of the southeast

Ex: southeast region of the country is known for its mild climate and rich history .
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southwest
[Adjective]

oriented or directed toward the southwest

Ex: southwest field of the farm is used for growing crops .
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forward
[Adjective]

facing or directed toward the front

Ex: forward section of the ship housed the captain ’s quarters .
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backward
[Adjective]

facing or directed toward the rear

Ex: She preferred to sit in backward section of the theater for a better view .
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upward
[Adjective]

moving or directed toward a higher position

Ex: upward angle of the sun cast long shadows in the late afternoon .
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downward
[Adjective]

facing or pointing toward a lower level or position

Ex: downward sweep of the waterfall created a misty veil .
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reverse
[Adjective]

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

Ex: reverse side of the coin features a different design .
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oblique
[Adjective]

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

Ex: oblique path of the comet led astronomers to study its trajectory .
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transverse
[Adjective]

placed across another thing in a way that there is a right angle between the two of them

Ex: transverse section of the tree trunk revealed its growth rings .
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inward
[Adjective]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

Ex: inward flow of water increased after the rainstorm .
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outward
[Adjective]

directed or moving away from the center

Ex: outward expansion of the city has led to new developments .
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diagonal
[Adjective]

extending or inclined in a slanting direction

Ex: The tiles were laid in diagonal pattern to give the floor a unique look .
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clockwise
[Adjective]

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

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counterclockwise
[Adjective]

moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion

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slanting
[Adjective]

having a surface or direction that inclines at an angle

Ex: slanting path up the hill required careful footing .
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inverse
[Adjective]

opposite in order or effect

Ex: The medication has inverse effect on individuals with specific allergies .
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incoming
[Adjective]

arriving or coming toward a particular place or person

Ex: incoming flight from Paris was delayed due to bad weather .
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oncoming
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moving toward a particular place or person

Ex: She quickly moved out of the path of oncoming train .
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down
[Adjective]

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

Ex: down side of the hill was covered in dense forest .
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back
[Adjective]

located behind or toward the rear

Ex: back wall needs repainting .
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upstream
[Adjective]

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

Ex: upstream exploration led to the discovery of a hidden waterfall .
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downstream
[Adjective]

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

Ex: downstream side of the dam is where the water flows out .
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sideways
[Adjective]

positioned or moving in a direction to the side

Ex: sideways movement of the crab caught the attention of the children on the beach .
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