direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 1800
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
वापर नमुना:
a direct [route/path/flight]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
समानार्थी शब्द
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
सहप्रयोग
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
विषय
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
क्रियापद
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
वापर नमुना:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
समानार्थी शब्द
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
सहप्रयोग
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
विषय
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
समानार्थी शब्द
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
सहप्रयोग
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
विषय
communication
|personality
|relationships
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
क्रियापद
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
वापर नमुना:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
समानार्थी शब्द
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
सहप्रयोग
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
विषय
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
उदाहरणे
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
क्रियापद
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
वापर नमुना:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
समानार्थी शब्द
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
सहप्रयोग
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
विषय
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
dir - ect (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
वाक्प्रचार
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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.