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