directed
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,313 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,522 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (often used in combination) having a specified direction a positively directed vectorgoal-directed
- manageable by a supervising agent a directed program of study
directed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Sir Charles, like a lamb, placed it as directed.
An African Millionaire · Grant Allen · Chapter 1
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And the question seemed to be directed, not towards the bed, but behind it.
The Velvet Glove · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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He directed upon his children one of those obstinate looks which search the inmost depths of the conscience.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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Emily wondered if she had wanted to go somewhere else and had been firmly directed toward Mallowe by her daughter.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1