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