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