Direct ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Direct ( adjective )

1. Straight; not deviating from a straight line; leading from one point to another.
2. Straightforward; clear; not involved or complicated.
3. Going straight to the point or purpose; not indirect or circuitous.
4. 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:

1. The path was direct and easy to follow.
2. She gave us a direct answer to our question.
3. His approach was direct and to the point.
4. The train was headed in a direct northward direction.
5. He provided a direct solution to the problem.

(As a verb)

Direct ( verb )

1. Straight; not deviating from a straight line; leading from one point to another.
2. Straightforward; clear; not involved or complicated.
3. Going straight to the point or purpose; not indirect or circuitous.
4. 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:

1. The path was direct and easy to follow.
2. She gave us a direct answer to our question.
3. His approach was direct and to the point.
4. The train was headed in a direct northward direction.
5. He provided a direct solution to the problem.