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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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: In the portrait , the artist skillfully depicted the subject 's expressive eyes , positioned on the left side .

front [adjective]

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

Ex: The front window of the shop displays the latest products .

rear [adjective]

situated or near the back of something

Ex: The rear compartment of the airplane was designated for passengers traveling in economy class .

horizontal [adjective]

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

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field .

vertical [adjective]

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

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

direct [adjective]

going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction

Ex: The river flows in a direct course from the mountains to the sea .

parallel [adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor .

south [adverb]

toward or to the south

Ex: If you head south on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .

north [adverb]

toward or to the north

Ex: If you head north on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .

east [adjective]

located in or coming from the east

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west [adjective]

located or positioned toward the western direction

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northeast [adjective]

located or positioned toward the northeastern direction

Ex: The northeast wing of the building houses the executive offices .

northwest [adjective]

located or positioned toward the northwestern direction

Ex: The northwest gate of the campus is where students often enter .

southeast [adjective]

situated or oriented in the direction of the southeast

Ex: The southeast corner of the park is ideal for picnics , with plenty of shade .

southwest [adjective]

oriented or directed toward the southwest

Ex: The southwest side of the city is known for its diverse cultural community .

forward [adjective]

facing or directed toward the front

Ex: The forward direction of the train is indicated by the arrow on the sign .

backward [adjective]

facing or directed toward the rear

Ex: The backward trajectory of the ball indicated a mistake in the player 's shot .

upward [adjective]

moving or directed toward a higher position

Ex: The upward trajectory of the rocket was visible against the night sky .

downward [adjective]

facing or pointing toward a lower level or position

Ex: The downward trajectory of the ball indicated a drop in speed .

reverse [adjective]

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

Ex: The reverse order of the numbers puzzled the mathematician .

oblique [adjective]

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

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transverse [adjective]

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

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inward [adjective]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

Ex: The inward curvature of the road obscured the view ahead .

outward [adjective]

directed or moving away from the center

Ex: The outward force of the explosion shattered the windows .

diagonal [adjective]

extending or inclined in a slanting direction

Ex: The diagonal arrangement of the chairs maximized space in the room .

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: She noticed the slanting shadows cast by the trees in the late afternoon .

inverse [adjective]

opposite in order or effect

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incoming [adjective]

arriving or coming toward a particular place or person

Ex: The incoming students were greeted warmly by the faculty .

oncoming [adjective]

moving toward a particular place or person

Ex: The oncoming train sounded its horn as it approached the platform .

down [adjective]

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

Ex: The down arrow indicates the direction of descent .

back [adjective]

located behind or toward the rear

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upstream [adjective]

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

Ex: The upstream section of the canal is where boats enter from the river .

downstream [adjective]

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

Ex: The downstream end of the river is where it empties into the ocean .

sideways [adjective]

positioned or moving in a direction to the side

Ex: The sideways slide of the bookshelf caused it to topple over .

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