oriented (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *oriented*:
ADJECTIVE	all	oriented, orientated	adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances

oriented > pronunciation
Sounds	ao'riyeh.ntahd; ao'riyeh.ntihd
Rhymes	abbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
Rhymes	abbreviated ... wrongheaded: 610 rhymes with ihd...

English > *oriented*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination.
Examples	"the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view" "helping freshmen become oriented to college life" "the book is value-oriented throughout"
Synonym	orientated
Narrower	adjusted, familiarized, familiarised	Having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment
	bound, destined	headed or intending to head in a certain direction
	directed	(often used in combination) having a specified direction
	headed	Having a heading or course in a certain direction
	homeward, homeward-bound	oriented toward home
	minded	(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
See also	orienting, orientating	Positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
Opposite	unoriented	not having position or goal / goal definitely set or ascertained

HyperDic: oriented