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Sense: Adjective: without divergence
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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
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zigzag, roundabout Collocations, crooked Collocations, zigzagging, meandering, winding Collocations, twisting, kinked, weaving Collocations
Sense: Adjective: without something in between
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firsthand, primary Collocations, immediate Collocations, hands-on Collocations, unmediated, close Collocations, personal Collocations, straight from the horse's mouth
Sense: Adjective: frank
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frank Collocations, straightforward Collocations, candid, honest Collocations, outspoken Collocations, open Collocations, plainspoken, plain-spoken, plain-speaking, plain speaking, forthright, transparent, straight-from-the-shoulder
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indirect, uncandid, reserved Collocations, roundabout Collocations, vague Collocations, unclear Collocations, obscure Collocations
Sense: Adjective: clear
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clear Collocations, specific Collocations, plain Collocations, obvious Collocations, distinct Collocations, categorical, explicit Collocations, to the point
Sense: Verb: show the way
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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
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Sense: Verb: aim
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aim Collocations, point Collocations, train Collocations, level Collocations, focus Collocations, fix Collocations, cast Collocations, target Collocations, take aim, shoot for
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Sense: Verb: control or manage
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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
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Sense: Verb: teach
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teach Collocations, instruct Collocations, educate Collocations, school Collocations, inform, advise Collocations, tutor Collocations, guide Collocations
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Sense: Verb: command
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command Collocations, order Collocations, instruct Collocations, give orders, give directions, charge Collocations, bid Collocations
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follow orders, obey, mind Collocations, comply with, countermand, rescind, cancel Collocations, revoke, reverse Collocations, retract
Sense: Verb: write directions on a letter or package
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Sense: Verb: focus your efforts
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strive Collocations, focus Collocations, try Collocations, undertake Collocations, apply yourself, make Collocations
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