All 14 Uses of
direct
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The Lost Hero
- The new guy had dark hair cut Superman style, a deep tan, and teeth so white they should've come with a warning label: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT TEETH.
Chpt 1directly = straight (focusing where stated rather than including it as part of a larger focus; or a careful look rather than a quick glance)
- We'll let the director figure things out.
Chpt 1director = supervisor (person in charge)standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.
- What director?
Chpt 1
- Directly below them was a green valley, like an island of springtime, rimmed with snowy hills on three sides and water to the north.
Chpt 3 *directly = close
- I'll introduce you to our director.
Chpt 3director = supervisor (person in charge)standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.
- It's like the gods have sealed themselves off. Even my mom won't answer my prayers, and our camp director, Dionysus, was recalled.
Chpt 4
- Your camp director was the god of… wine?
Chpt 4
- All this was a parting gift from our old director before he was recalled to Mount Olympus.
Chpt 7
- I am Chiron, camp activities director, and I'm happy you have all arrived here alive and with most of your limbs attached.
Chpt 10 *
- The sound was closer this time, directly below her.
Chpt 22directly = close (without anything in between)
- Hanging directly above the assembly line, suspended by a chain from a crane on the opposite side, was a massive truck engine just dangling thirty feet up, as if it had been left there when the factory was abandoned.
Chpt 24directly = in a straight line
- The question was directed at the third Cyclops, apparently the leader.
Chpt 24 *directed = aimed (intended for)
- Still, mortals do notice it indirectly.
Chpt 36 *indirectly = in a non-obvious mannerstandard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indirectly means not and reverses the meaning of directly. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- Jason glanced up at the helicopter, which was now circling directly overhead.
Chpt 44directly = straight (in a straight line)
Definitions:
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(direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firstYou may see the term direct flight used in a technical manner that is not as quick as a non-stop flight. In technical usage, a direct flight from Los Angeles to New York could stop at a city on the way, but you would not get off the plane during the stop.
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(direct as in: directly above; or buy direct from) straight (exactly where stated); or without involvement of anything in betweenThe exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "The road runs directly to Las Vegas." -- straight (without varying from a straight line)
- "It was a direct hit." -- exact
- "The plant is in direct sunlight." -- unobstructed (without anything in between)
- "She wants a direct meeting with him." -- personal (without other people in between)
- "She paid direct attention to what he was reading." -- close
- "a direct gaze" -- straight, steady, or focused--not a brief glance taken while generally looking at other things; not a sideways look
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(direct as in: was direct in my instructions) straightforward (uncomplicated or simple -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty, or little concern for others' feelings)
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(direct as in: directed her question to) to indicate direction; or to cause movement or focus in a direction or towards an objectThe exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "intentionally directed fire at unarmed civilians" -- aimed a gun
- "directed the question to her" -- aimed a question
- "directed her north" -- pointed in a particular direction
- "directed attention to the 3rd paragraph" -- focused attention on a particular object
- "The sound of her voice directed him to the kitchen." -- guided or gave directions to someone to help them move to a particular place
- "She directed him to the airport." -- gave directions to send someone to a particular place
- "She directed the boat north." -- steered it
- "directed the letter to" -- send a letter to a particular person by putting a name and address on it
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(direct as in: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands
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(direct as in: directed the movie) supervise, control, or to be in charge of
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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, most all senses of direct involve an uninterrupted connection and/or clarity (clear, unambiguous communication) as in:
- direct action
- direct descendant
- direct line (with regard to genealogy)
- direct deposit
- direct object
- direct kick
- direct cost
- direct investment
- direct elections
- direct current
As a verb, most all of the senses of direct involve giving orders or aiming.