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The museum is in the opposite direction; I think you might have missed the turn.
B2Sentence
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.