di
rect
Comparative
more direct
Superlative
most direct
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going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
- The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
- She prefers to take the direct path through the forest rather than the winding trails.
- The river flows in a direct course from the mountains to the sea.
- The train offers a direct route from the city to the countryside.
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expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion
- Her direct behavior made her a trusted leader in the group.
- They valued her direct and clear feedback during the meeting.
- She was direct in her criticism, sparing no details.
- The diplomat’s direct manner was unusual but effective in negotiations.
- Being direct, he expressed his concerns without hesitation.
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having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries
- She made a direct purchase from the manufacturer.
- The company prefers direct communication with its clients.
- The results were a direct consequence of their actions.
- He sent a direct message to the manager without involving others.
- A direct phone line connects the office to emergency services.
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related to a straight family line, like parents, children, and their descendants
- She researched her direct ancestors for a school project.
- The title is only passed to direct heirs in the family.
- They found evidence of their direct lineage to a famous ruler.
- The family tree shows all direct relatives over several generations.
- Only direct descendants are allowed to attend the reunion.
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moving eastward across the sky in line with the planet's true orbit
- Mars is currently in direct motion, moving steadily eastward.
- The comet followed a direct course, consistent with its orbit.
- Mercury’s direct phase allows smoother predictions for its position.
- Jupiter’s direct motion creates a gradual shift in its position among the stars.
- The planet’s direct path is easy to follow with a telescope.
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having a total or absolute nature, often highlighting a clear or strong contrast
- The company’s new direction was in direct opposition to previous strategies.
- His reaction was in direct contrast to what we expected.
- The new policy made a direct change in how we operate.
- Their statement was in direct defiance of the law.
- Her approach was in direct alignment with the company's vision.
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having the exact words of the speaker or source, without any changes or paraphrasing
- He used a direct quotation from Shakespeare in his speech.
- The author included a direct quotation from the interview in the article.
- She included several direct quotes from the author in her essay.
- The teacher asked for a direct citation from the novel.
- The researcher included a direct quotation from the original manuscript to support his thesis.
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