Direction and Function

Direction

Direction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

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Function and direction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Function" instead a noun "Direction".

Nearby Words: direct, directed, directly, director, directive

Function noun - A social gathering.

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Direction and function are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direction" instead a noun "Function".

exact	exact direction	exact function
particular	particular direction	particular function
similar	similar direction	similar function
specific	specific direction	specific function
Other adjectives: certain, original, true, proper, single, actual, entire, real, little, new, extra, intended, different, overall.

So instead of impairing Bob's ability to function, Oswald is basically akin to temporary mental superpowers, helping to point Bob in the right direction.

Source: Helpful Hallucination
Oolite, though in-universe it's suggested that they're actually a function of the HUD to provide a visual reference speed and direction of travel.

Source: Space Flecks
Why bother going another direction or recalling the boat for another function elsewhere, after putting those resources and turns into it?

Source: Artificial Stupidity / Strategy Games

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