/di.ʁɛkt/
Translation
direct
Word origin
From Latin directus ('straight, direct'), the past participle of dirigere ('to set straight, to direct'). The same root gives English 'direct' and 'direction'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directus
- English cognates
- direct, direction
Grammar
Examples
Tokyo.
There is a direct flight between Paris and Tokyo.
J' .
I like her direct and honest manner.
diffusé .
The match is broadcast live on television.
.
Take the most direct route to save time.
surpris .
Her direct answer surprised everyone.
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