Direct
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Direct ( adjective )
- Straight; not deviating from a straight line; leading from one point to another.
- Straightforward; clear; not involved or complicated.
- Going straight to the point or purpose; not indirect or circuitous.
- Having a specified direction or course; pointed; oriented.
Origin:
From middle english direct, from old french direct, from latin directus, past participle of dirigere ("to direct, set straight, guide"), from dis- + regēre ("to rule").
Examples:
- The path was direct and easy to follow.
- She gave us a direct answer to our question.
- His approach was direct and to the point.
- The train was headed in a direct northward direction.
- He provided a direct solution to the problem.
(As a verb)
Direct ( verb )
- Straight; not deviating from a straight line; leading from one point to another.
- Straightforward; clear; not involved or complicated.
- Going straight to the point or purpose; not indirect or circuitous.
- Having a specified direction or course; pointed; oriented.
Origin:
From middle english direct, from old french direct, from latin directus, past participle of dirigere ("to direct, set straight, guide"), from dis- + regēre ("to rule").
Examples:
- The path was direct and easy to follow.
- She gave us a direct answer to our question.
- His approach was direct and to the point.
- The train was headed in a direct northward direction.
- He provided a direct solution to the problem.