Learn English – In the opposite direction to – OR – in the opposite direction from

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Which of these is correct? The second feels more logical, but I'm really not sure.

Here's the context:

'They took a path away from the house that Jack was glad to see struck off in the opposite direction from the lake.'

Best Answer

Both the statements are grammatically and logically right. They depend on their context.

But, the first one seems more logical as you would be viewing the direction from the thrid person angle view. If it was first person angle, then the second would be the appropriate one.

For instance;

1) I went in the opposite direction from the church

2) The office is in the opposite direction to the church.

In (1), it indicates that, you were at the church (First person). And then went to the opposite direction.

In (2), it indicates that, you were not at the church (Third person), but you merely instructed someone about the direction.

Hope this helps.

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