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1. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short.
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Etymology
- directus (Latin)
Rhymes with Direct
- teleconnect
- overprotect
- interconnect
- disrespect
- reinspect
- disinfect
- disconnect
- reconnect
- recollect
- interject
- disaffect
- suspect
- subject
- resurrect
- respect
- reflect
- reelect
- project
- neglect
- intersect
- inspect
- incorrect
- expect
- deflect
- confect
- unchecked
- select
- reject
- rechecked
- protect
How do you pronounce direct?
Pronounce direct as dɪˈrɛkt.
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Sentences with direct
1. Adjective
You'll also want to avoid the shower area or other areas that will get direct water.
Quotes about direct
1. Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
- John Wooden
2. I did not direct my life. I didn't design it. I never made decisions. Things always came up and made them for me. That's what life is.
- B. F. Skinner
3. I'm direct, I'm unpretentious and I'm pretty dogged, and I hope I've got a capacity to laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously.
- John Howard
2. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.
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- directus (Latin)
3. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
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- directus (Latin)
4. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] command with authority.
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- directus (Latin)
5. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] guide the actors in (plays and films).
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- directus (Latin)
6. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] be in charge of.
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- directus (Latin)
7. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.
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- directus (Latin)
8. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] take somebody somewhere.
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- directus (Latin)
9. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] lead, as in the performance of a composition; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years".
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- directus (Latin)