/dɪˈrekt/
Translation
Going straight from one place to another, with nothing in between.
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.
Used in
Grammar articles
(8)Dummy subjects in English: it's raining, there's a problem, and why the subject slot is never empty
Future in the past: was going to, would, was about to, and the grammar of plans that failed
Future tense in English: will, going to and more explained
Indirect questions in English: Could you tell me where the station is, and the word order that goes with it
Phrasal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Question tags in English: the mirror rule, aren't I, and tags after let's and imperatives
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
Reported speech in English: backshift, questions and commands
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