direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a direct [route/path/flight]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Συνώνυμα
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Αντώνυμα
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Θέματα
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This train offers a direct route to the city center.
- We took the most direct path through the forest.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Rome?
- The hotel has direct access to the beach.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Συνώνυμα
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Αντώνυμα
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Θέματα
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
- She directs a team of twenty engineers.
- The teacher directed the students to line up at the door.
- He has directed several award-winning movies.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The man directed me to the bus station.
- The teacher directed us to sit down.
- She directs the new workers in the office.
adjective
B1
property
3
straightforward in speech
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Συνώνυμα
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Αντώνυμα
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Θέματα
communication
|personality
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- She gave me a direct answer when I asked about her plans.
- I appreciate his direct way of speaking.
- The manager prefers a direct approach to problem-solving.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
Ρήμα
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
Συνώνυμα
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Αντώνυμα
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Θέματα
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Παραδείγματα
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
Ρήμα
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
Συνώνυμα
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Αντώνυμα
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Θέματα
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dir - ect (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Εκφράσεις
directly proportional (to)
1/dɪɹˈɛktli pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəl tə/
fixed phrase
technical
changing at same rate as another thing
When one thing changes and another thing changes by the same amount or rate.
Παραδείγματα
- In physics, force is directly proportional to acceleration.
- The cost is directly proportional to the number of items bought.
in direct contact (with)
1/ˈɪn dɪɹˈɛkt kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
touching without anything between
Touching something with no space or barrier between them.
Παραδείγματα
- The chemical should not come into direct contact with your skin.
- The wires must not be in direct contact with water.
in no uncertain terms (direct)
1/ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz dɪɹˈɛkt/
idiom
say something very clearly and strongly
To say something very clearly so there is no doubt about what you mean.
Παραδείγματα
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.