Direction and Role

Direction

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

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

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

Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.

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Direction and role are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direction" instead a noun "Role".

good	good direction	good role
exact	exact direction	exact role
particular	particular direction	particular role
similar	similar direction	similar role
Other adjectives: specific, future, current, original, true, proper, single, actual, entire, real, serious, little, bad, new, last, central, intended, different.

However, he's since said that he's happy with the direction the character was taken in the sequel, and looks forward to continuing the role.

Source: Creator Backlash / Live-Action Film
Her ability to command sandworms is still useful, though and there was some hint there may still be a role for her in that direction.

Source: Literature / Heretics of Dune
Galzus plays almost an identical role as the Black Knight: mysterious, frighteningly deadly One-Man Army whose occasional appearance forces your party to run in the opposite direction.

Source: Recurring Boss

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