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UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈrɛkt/, /daɪˈrɛkt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(di rekt, dī-)



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Sense: Adjective: without divergence
Synonyms:
straight Collocations, right Collocations, linear, in a straight line, undeviating, uninterrupted, unswerving, straight ahead, in a bee line, as the crow flies, straight as an arrow, nonstop, through Collocations, shortest
Antonyms:
zigzag, roundabout Collocations, crooked Collocations, zigzagging, meandering, winding Collocations, twisting, kinked, weaving Collocations
Sense: Adjective: without something in between
Synonyms:
firsthand, primary Collocations, immediate Collocations, hands-on Collocations, unmediated, close Collocations, personal Collocations, straight from the horse's mouth (informal)
Sense: Adjective: frank
Synonyms:
frank Collocations, straightforward Collocations, candid, honest Collocations, outspoken Collocations, open Collocations, plainspoken, plain-spoken, plain-speaking, plain speaking, forthright, transparent, straight-from-the-shoulder (informal)
Antonyms:
indirect, uncandid, reserved Collocations, roundabout Collocations, vague Collocations, unclear Collocations, obscure Collocations
Sense: Adjective: clear
Synonyms:
clear Collocations, specific Collocations, plain Collocations, obvious Collocations, distinct Collocations, categorical, explicit Collocations, to the point
Sense: Verb: show the way
Synonyms:
give directions, show Collocations, guide Collocations, lead Collocations, steer Collocations, take Collocations, send Collocations, show the way, usher Collocations, route Collocations, conduct Collocations, point sb in the direction of
Antonyms:
misdirect, follow Collocations, trail Collocations, tail Collocations, chase Collocations
Sense: Verb: aim
Synonyms:
aim Collocations, point Collocations, train Collocations, level Collocations, focus Collocations, fix Collocations, cast Collocations, target Collocations, take aim, shoot for
Antonyms:
avert Collocations, deflect, divert Collocations, detour
Sense: Verb: control or manage
Synonyms:
control Collocations, manage Collocations, take charge, run Collocations, preside, handle Collocations, oversee Collocations, command Collocations, regulate, govern, influence Collocations, take the helm, rule Collocations, head up, supervise, stage-manage, manipulate, be in charge, take command, take the reins, operate, conduct Collocations
Antonyms:
serve Collocations, be ruled, mismanage
Sense: Verb: teach
Synonyms:
teach Collocations, instruct Collocations, educate Collocations, school Collocations, inform, advise Collocations, tutor Collocations, guide Collocations
Antonyms:
learn Collocations, listen to, pay attention to
Sense: Verb: command
Synonyms:
command Collocations, order Collocations, instruct Collocations, give orders, give directions, charge Collocations, bid Collocations
Antonyms:
follow orders, obey, mind Collocations, comply with, countermand, rescind, cancel Collocations, revoke, reverse Collocations, retract
Sense: Verb: write directions on a letter or package
Synonyms:
address Collocations, label Collocations, send Collocations, mark Collocations, designate, inscribe
Sense: Verb: focus your efforts
Synonyms:
strive Collocations, focus Collocations, try Collocations, undertake Collocations, apply yourself, make Collocations
Antonyms:
ignore Collocations, neglect Collocations, abandon Collocations


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