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direct
Synonyms and Antonyms of direct
- a zoologist whose works are based entirely on her direct observation of animals in the wild
- The virus was the direct cause of the disease.
- Our coach is very direct, never hesitating for a moment to tell a player whenever he isn't performing up to snuff.
artless, earnest, guileless, ingenuous, innocent, naive (or naïve), natural, real, sincere, unaffected, undesigning, unpretending, unpretentious
outgoing, uninhibited, unrestrained
abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, gruff, sharp
impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, rude, tactless, thoughtless, uncivil, undiplomatic, ungracious, unmannerly, unsubtle
- clear and direct instructions that left no room for misinterpretation
aboveboard, candid, frank, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, outspoken, plainspoken, unguarded, unreserved
abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque (also brusk), curt, gruff, point-blank, sharp
- This road provides the most direct route to your destination.
direct
Synonyms and Antonyms of direct
- flew direct to the coast
as the crow flies
direct
Synonyms and Antonyms of direct
- The aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake.
- Our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us.
- The caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left.
call for
- The music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band.
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
- We quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear.
- The guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise.
Synonym Discussion of direct
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- a general commanding troops
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- ordered his employees about like slaves
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- she bade him be seated
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- a sign enjoining patrons to be quiet
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- directed her assistant to hold all calls
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- the judge instructed the jury to ignore the remark
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- charged by the President with a secret mission
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