What does direct mean in English? Meaning of direct definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "direct": command with authority
Verb
Meaning: command with authorityExample: He directed the children to do their homeworkSynonyms: directHyponyms: stetHypernyms: enjoin
order
say
tellMeaning of "direct": direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
Adjective
Meaning: direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and shortExample: a direct route
a direct flight
a direct hitSynonyms: directAntonyms: indirectSimilar: door-to-door
nonstop
point-blank
straightforward
through
undeviating
unswervingAlso see: straightMeaning of "direct": without deviation
Adverb
Meaning: without deviationExample: the path leads directly to the lake
went direct to the officeSynonyms: direct
directly
straightMeaning of "direct": intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Verb
Meaning: intend (something) to move towards a certain goalExample: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
criticism directed at her superior
direct your anger towards others, not towards yourselfSynonyms: aim
direct
place
point
targetHyponyms: address
home in
range in
zero inHypernyms: aim
direct
take
take aim
trainMeaning of "direct": having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
Adjective
Meaning: having no intervening persons, agents, conditionsExample: in direct sunlight
in direct contact with the voters
direct exposure to the disease
a direct link
the direct cause of the accident
direct voteSynonyms: direct
unmediatedSimilar: immediateMeaning of "direct": guide the actors in (plays and films)
Verb
Meaning: guide the actors in (plays and films)Synonyms: directHyponyms: stage directHypernyms: create
makeMeaning of "direct": straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
Adjective
Meaning: straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or actionExample: a direct question
a direct response
a direct approachSynonyms: directAntonyms: indirectSimilar: bluff
blunt
brutal
candid
flat-footed
forthright
frank
free-spoken
man-to-man
no-nonsense
outspoken
plain
plainspoken
point-blank
pointed
square
straight
straight-from-the-shoulder
straightforward
unvarnished
upfrontAlso see: honest
honorableMeaning of "direct": be in charge of
Verb
Meaning: be in charge ofSynonyms: directHyponyms: administer
give
guide
have
head
hold
lead
make
operate
run
steer
throwHypernyms: care
deal
handle
manageMeaning of "direct": in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
Adjective
Meaning: in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to childExample: lineal ancestors
lineal heirs
a direct descendant of the king
direct hereditySynonyms: direct
linealAntonyms: collateral
indirectSimilar: matrilineal
matrilinear
patrilineal
patrilinear
unilateralAlso see: relatedMeaning of "direct": take somebody somewhere
Verb
Meaning: take somebody somewhereExample: We lead him to our chief
can you take me to the main entrance?
He conducted us to the palaceSynonyms: conduct
direct
guide
lead
takeHyponyms: beacon
hand
lead astray
misdirect
misguide
mislead
show
usherMeaning of "direct": moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth
Adjective
Meaning: moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the EarthSynonyms: directAntonyms: retrogradeMeaning of "direct": cause to go somewhere
Verb
Meaning: cause to go somewhereExample: The explosion sent the car flying in the air
She sent her children to camp
He directed all his energies into his dissertationSynonyms: direct
sendHyponyms: airt
blow
cast
contrive
divert
project
redirect
refer
route
throw
turnHypernyms: displace
moveAlso see: can
dismiss
displace
drop
fire
force out
give notice
give the axe
give the sack
sack
send away
send packing
terminateMeaning of "direct": similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
Adjective
Meaning: similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantityExample: a term is in direct proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other increases (or decreases)Synonyms: directAntonyms: inverseMeaning of "direct": point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Verb
Meaning: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towardsExample: Please don't aim at your little brother!
He trained his gun on the burglar
Don't train your camera on the women
Take a swipe at one's opponentSynonyms: aim
direct
take
take aim
trainHyponyms: aim
charge
direct
draw a bead on
hold
level
place
point
sight
swing
target
turnHypernyms: positionMeaning of "direct": (of a current) flowing in one direction only
Adjective
Meaning: (of a current) flowing in one direction onlyExample: direct currentSynonyms: directAntonyms: alternatingMeaning of "direct": lead, as in the performance of a composition
Verb
Meaning: lead, as in the performance of a compositionExample: conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for yearsSynonyms: conduct
direct
leadHypernyms: do
execute
performMeaning of "direct": being an immediate result or consequence
Adjective
Meaning: being an immediate result or consequenceExample: a direct result of the accidentSynonyms: directSimilar: primaryMeaning of "direct": give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction
Verb
Meaning: give directions to; point somebody into a certain directionExample: I directed them towards the town hallSynonyms: directHyponyms: point the way
talk downHypernyms: apprise
apprize
instructMeaning of "direct": in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
Adjective
Meaning: in precisely the same words used by a writer or speakerExample: a direct quotation
repeated their dialog verbatimSynonyms: direct
verbatimSimilar: exactMeaning of "direct": specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Verb
Meaning: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain publicSynonyms: aim
calculate
directHypernyms: designate
destine
intend
specifyMeaning of "direct": lacking compromising or mitigating elements; exact
Adjective
Meaning: lacking compromising or mitigating elements; exactExample: the direct oppositeSynonyms: directSimilar: absoluteMeaning of "direct": direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Verb
Meaning: direct the course; determine the direction of travellingSynonyms: channelise
channelize
direct
guide
head
maneuver
manoeuver
manoeuvre
point
steerHyponyms: canalise
canalize
channel
conn
corner
crab
dock
helm
navigate
park
pilot
pull over
sheer
stand out
starboard
treeHypernyms: command
controlMeaning of "direct": put an address on (an envelope)
Verb
Meaning: put an address on (an envelope)Synonyms: address
directHyponyms: instrument
misaddress
misdirect
re-addressHypernyms: labelMeaning of "direct": plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
Verb
Meaning: plan and direct (a complex undertaking)Example: he masterminded the robberySynonyms: direct
engineer
mastermind
orchestrate
organise
organizeHyponyms: choreographHypernyms: planAdjective: Straight, constant, without interruption.Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end. the most direct route between two buildingsStraightforward; sincere. Shakespeare Be even and direct with me.Shakespeare Be even and direct with me.Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous. John Locke He nowhere, that I know, says it in direct words. Hallam a direct and avowed interference with electionsJohn Locke He nowhere, that I know, says it in direct words.Hallam a direct and avowed interference with electionsIn the line of descent; not collateral. a descendant in the direct line(astronomy) In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.(political science) Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates. direct nomination; direct legislationSynonyms:
unambiguous, straightforward, sincere, unequivocal, explicit, candid, blunt, forthright, bald, plain, straight, express, frank, open, absolute, categorical, downright, matter-of-fact, outspoken, point-blank, unconcealed, unreserved, plainspoken, talk turkey, person-to-person, straight from the shoulder, undisguised, continuous, even, straight, right, beeline, horizontal, nonstop, point-blank, through, unbroken, unswerving, straightaway, true, in bee line, in straight line, linear, not crooked, shortest, straight ahead, personal, immediate, prompt, contiguous, firsthand, next, primary, proximate, resultant, lineal, succeeding, head-on, control, handle, lead, conduct, keep, supervise, run, advise, operate, guide, shepherd, regulate, superintend, influence, dispose, ordain, rule, boss, administer, govern, dominate, carry on, quarterback, call the shots, control the affairs of, have the say, head up, preside over, run the show, run things, take the reins, be in the driver's seat, deliver, tell, warn, inform, instruct, command, address, advise, order, read, bid, enjoin, charge, dictate, lecture, give directions, give orders, head, set, intend, target, lead, show, address, focus, cast, aim, turn, see, train, steer, conduct, present, mean, shepherd, incline, beam, level, route, point, slant, indicate, escort, lay, sight, fix, pilot, move in, point the way, sight on, zero in, address, route, mark, mail, label, inscribe, designate, superscribe, try, set, devote, give, aim, turn, address, apply, throw, bend, fix, settle, endeavor, strive, buckle down,
Antonyms:
ambiguous, deceitful, dishonest, equivocal, indefinite, vague, unclear, indirect, wily, changing, deviating, intermittent, interrupted, varying, devious, tricky, decorated, obscure, unfair, dishonest, unjust, indirect, wily, changing, deviating, intermittent, interrupted, varying, different, corrupt, devious, dishonest, indirect, wily, changing, deviating, intermittent, interrupted, varying, devious, obey, surrender, mislead, abandon, give up, let go, neglect, leave, serve, mismanage, submit, follow, yield, misguide, diverge, misdirect, mislead, misguide, mismanage, neglect, diverge, misdirect, obey, ignore, mislead, follow, overlook, neglect, take, misguide, mismanage, diverge, misdirect, mislead, misguide, mismanage, neglect, diverge, misdirect, unsettle, ignore, mislead, forget, misguide, mismanage, neglect, diverge, misdirect,
