Meaning
Going straight from one place to another, with nothing in between.
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Word origin
From Latin directus, meaning straight, from dirigere to set straight.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directus
- English cognates
- direction, director
Examples
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A "direct" train does not make you change on the way.
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A "direct" answer says exactly what is meant.
directs .
As a verb, "direct" means to be in charge of something.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 2: direct, grave, silence and 7 more words.