All 6 Uses
direct
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Flipped, by Wendelin Van Draanen
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- I heard it direct from Shagreer, and dude, Shagreer the Ear knows all.†
p. 171.6 *direct = straight (without anything in between)
- Winning bidders should go directly to the table at the north door when I declare the basket to be sold.†
p. 199.1directly = straight (without going anywhere else first)
- They'd been glued directly to the walls and even up on the ceiling: It was cozy and comfortable, and interesting.†
p. 134.5 *
- After Mom served everyone their food, Dad seemed to decide that he ought to be the one directing the conversation.†
p. 152.1 *
- It was that look, too, channeled directly and solely at me.†
p. 156.8
- Things would have been easier if they hadn't seated me in direct view of Bryce and his little harem, but I did my best to ignore them.†
p. 203.8
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.