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