CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “directions”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“directions” is roughly the #1862 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
noun. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north),…
Example: Keep going in the same direction.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “directions” sits in the B1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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