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The museum is in the opposite direction; I think you might have missed the turn.

B2

Sentence

Narrator

The museum is in the opposite direction; I think you might have missed the turn.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Directions

The museum is in the opposite direction; you should have turned left at the traffic light.

Explaining a Mistake

I seem to have gone the wrong way; the museum is actually in the opposite direction.

Confirming Location

Are you sure you're going the right way? The museum is in the opposite direction.

Offering Help

I think you might have missed the turn; the museum is in the opposite direction. Let me help you find it.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The museum lies in the contrary direction; it appears you may have erred in your navigation.

Casual

The museum's the other way; I bet you missed the turn.

Simpler English

The museum is on the other side; you probably missed the turn.

Phrases to learn

opposite direction

The contrary or reverse way.

missed the turn

Failed to make a turn at the correct point.