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direct

Pronunciation: [/daɪˈɹɛkt/]

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direct: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use direct in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when something goes straight to where it needs to go without changing direction. Like when you take the quickest path to get somewhere.

Example

The direct route to the store saved us a lot of time.

Example

The indirect road took us longer to reach our destination.

Example

Is there a direct path to the park from here?

Context: “instruct”

(verb) to give guidance, orders, or advice clearly and without involving other people. Like when you tell someone exactly what to do.

Example

The teacher will direct the students to the correct classroom.

Example

He refused to be directed by anyone and preferred to do things his own way.

Example

Can you direct me to the closest gas station?

Context: “films”

(verb) to control the actors and filming of a movie or play. Like when a director tells the actors how to act in a scene.

Example

Steven Spielberg will direct the new blockbuster film.

Example

She had a hard time directing the actors to convey the emotions she wanted.

Example

Who will be directing the school play this year?

How to pronounce direct

Pronunciation: [/daɪˈɹɛkt/]

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