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direct
in
Insurgent, by Veronica Roth
(Edited)

Her eyes narrow as she walks closer, and then stops directly behind him.
Chpt 7 *

directly = close (without anything in between)
I have never spoken to him directly, but the sound of his voice makes me shiver.
Chpt 21

directly = personally (person-to-person)
Her eyes are puffy and her voice sounds a little sleepy, which is either due to exhaustion or a little alcohol, or both. But her stare is direct enough that she must know what she's saying.
Chpt 27 *

direct = clear
Yet she is extremely good at directing her thoughts and actions toward her goals.
Chpt 29 *

directing = focusing
"I don't have much time, so I'm going to be direct," he says.
Chpt 32

direct = straightforward (specific and to the point)

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(1) (direct as in: directly above; or buy direct)
without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
(2) (direct as in: gave a direct answer)
straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
(3) (direct as in: direct a question; or direct a film)
to guide, aim, or manage -- such as actions, attention, speech, a project or company
(4) (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.

direct in Insurgent, by Veronica Roth (Edited)

direct
in
Insurgent, by Veronica Roth
(Edited)