direct — going in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: going in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈrekt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking directions are so direct: 'Add salt until it tastes good.'
- The GPS gave me direct instructions, but I still got lost in my own neighborhood.
- Please direct all complaints to my cat - she's the real manager here.
direct
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈrekt/]
going in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
The director gives direct instructions to the actors on stage.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'directus', the past participle of 'dirigere' meaning 'to guide' or 'to straighten', derived from 'dis-' (apart) and 'regere' (to rule or guide).
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + regere (to guide/rule) = directus (guided straight) → direct
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking directions are so direct: 'Add salt until it tastes good.'”
“The GPS gave me direct instructions, but I still got lost in my own neighborhood.”
“Please direct all complaints to my cat - she's the real manager here.”
“The teacher gave direct feedback on our essays.”
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