All 6 Uses
direct
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Tenth Grade Bleeds
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- Knowing that his drudge could not disobey a direct order, he called out, "Henry!†
Chpt 8.direct = clear, straightforward, or to the point
- As he whipped through the town, it occurred to Ignatius that a more direct approach would be called for.
Chpt 15. *direct = straightforward (uncomplicated)
- I would have, but I confess that after our previous encounters, I'm—pardon the phrase—once bitten, twice shy when it comes to direct confrontation with the Pravus.†
Chpt 22.direct = clear, straightforward, or to the point
- You won't be able to resist any direct orders.†
Chpt 28.
- After a moment, Henry nodded and left the table with him, directing him to a quiet spot near the Pepsi machine.†
Chpt 14.
- In a burst of self-directed fury, he threw the Compendium across the room with all the force he could muster.†
Chpt 17. *
Definitions:
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(direct as in: directly above; or buy direct) without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
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(direct as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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(direct as in: direct a question; or direct a film) to guide, aim, or manage -- such as actions, attention, speech, a project or company
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Direct can take on many specialized meanings not included in this dictionary.As an adjective or adverb, direct usually means there is a clear or straight connection with nothing in the way. It can also mean easy to understand, without confusion. For example:
- Direct action – taking quick and clear steps to make something happen
- Direct descendant – someone who comes straight from an ancestor, like a grandchild
- Direct line (in genealogy) – a family connection that goes straight from one generation to the next
- Direct deposit – money that is sent straight into a bank account
- Direct object – in a sentence, the person or thing that receives the action of the verb
- Direct kick – in sports, a kick where the ball can go straight into the goal without touching another player
- Direct cost – a cost that comes straight from making a product or providing a service
- Direct investment – putting money directly into a company or project
- Direct elections – when people vote for leaders without going through an extra step
- Direct current (DC) – a type of electric flow that moves in only one direction
As a verb, most all of the senses of direct involve giving orders or aiming.