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- pronunciation:
- d
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
directs, directing, directed |
| definition 1: |
to give instructions that lead or guide.
Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop?
- similar words:
- conduct, guide, lead, orient, point, show, steer, usher
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| definition 2: |
to guide the affairs or operation of; manage.
She has directed the company for the past twenty years.- synonyms:
- head, lead, run
- similar words:
- administer, conduct, control, guide, handle, manage, moderate, orchestrate, oversee, quarterback, supervise
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| definition 3: |
to command or instruct, or to control by giving orders or instructions.
The officer directed the men to begin digging trenches.It's the coach's job to direct the players.- synonyms:
- commend, control, instruct
- similar words:
- bid, charge, command, conduct, dictate, lead, order, tell
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| definition 4: |
to aim communication at; address.
I will direct this question to you, Senator.- synonyms:
- address
- similar words:
- aim, cast, fix, level, send
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| definition 5: |
to send or aim towards a place or person.
He directed the beam of light under the car.Her guidance counselor directed her to a tutor who might be able to help her.- synonyms:
- point, send
- similar words:
- aim, beam, cast, channel, concentrate, fix, head, level, pilot, 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 successful at the box office. |
| related words: |
address, advise, ask, bend, blaze, boss, clue, commission, deal, deliver, demand, dominate, employ, give, govern, key, lead, lord, mastermind, motion, nail, pilot, refer, require, route, run, set, shape, sight, throw, transmit, turn, tutor, will |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to order or command.
You will do as I direct.- synonyms:
- command, order
- similar words:
- ask, bid, conduct, dictate, ordain
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| definition 2: |
to be the director of a film or play.
He acted in the film, and his wife directed. |
| related words: |
administer, boss, demand, lead, manage, prescribe, preside, require |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
proceeding on a straight course.
We're late so we'd better take the most direct route.- antonyms:
- circuitous, devious, indirect, roundabout, sidelong
- similar words:
- express, shortest, straight, straightaway, straightforward
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| definition 2: |
without anything mediating or coming between.
The children need our direct support immediately.These plants do best with direct sunlight.- similar words:
- unobstructed
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| definition 3: |
truthful and open; straightforward.
The teacher was direct but kind when pointing out students' mistakes.- synonyms:
- candid, frank, straight, straight-out, straightforward
- antonyms:
- backhanded, devious, evasive, indirect, oblique, reserved, sidelong
- similar words:
- aboveboard, blunt, explicit, forthright, honest, matter-of-fact, open, outspoken, plump, point-blank, round, truthful
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| definition 4: |
of consequences or results, immediately following or resulting from a cause.
The loss of his job was a direct consequence of the car accident.Her success in tennis was a direct result of rigorous practice.- synonyms:
- immediate
- antonyms:
- indirect
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| definition 5: |
being the exact words used originally.
She reported the remark as a direct quote.- synonyms:
- exact, verbatim, word-for-word
- similar words:
- accurate, literal, precise
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| related words: |
bluff, broad, chaste, downright, flat, guileless, ingenuous, intent, outspoken, plain, spot, straightforward, through, trenchant |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a direct manner.
We will fly direct to Tokyo.- synonyms:
- right, straight
- similar words:
- straightforward
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| related words: |
plump |
| derivation: |
directness (n.) |
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