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