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- pronunciation:
- d
rekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
directs, directing, directed |
| definition 1: |
to give instructions that lead or guide.
Can you direct me to the main office?
- similar words:
- conduct, guide, lead, orient, point, show, steer, usher
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| definition 2: |
to manage or control.
The chief of police directs the police force.- synonyms:
- head, lead, run
- similar words:
- administer, conduct, control, guide, handle, manage, moderate, supervise
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| definition 3: |
to control by giving orders; command.
We directed the movers to put the sofa by the window.- synonyms:
- control, instruct
- similar words:
- bid, command, conduct, dictate, lead, order, tell
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| definition 4: |
to aim what one says or writes towards a particular person or group.
I directed my letter of complaint to the head of the company.One reporter directed his question to the First Lady, not to the President.- synonyms:
- address
- similar words:
- aim, cast, fix, level, send
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| definition 5: |
to send or aim towards a place.
He directed the beam of light at the back of the closet.- synonyms:
- point, send
- similar words:
- aim, beam, cast, concentrate, fix, level, shine, steer, train
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| definition 6: |
to lead and instruct in the making of (a film, play, or the like).
He directed several films that were very successful. |
| related words: |
address, advise, ask, commission, deliver, demand, dominate, give, govern, lead, motion, pilot, refer, require, route, run, set, shape, throw, transmit, turn |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
going in a straight line or on a straight course.
I'll show you the most direct route to my house.- antonyms:
- indirect, roundabout
- similar words:
- express, shortest, straight
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| definition 2: |
truthful and open.
He was direct but kind when he pointed out my mistakes.- synonyms:
- frank, straight
- antonyms:
- devious, indirect, reserved
- similar words:
- aboveboard, blunt, explicit, honest, open, truthful
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| related words: |
intent, outspoken, through |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a straight line without stopping.
We will fly direct to Tokyo.- synonyms:
- right, straight
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| derivation: |
directness (n.) |
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