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1. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] something done (usually as opposed to something said).

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a military engagement.

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the state of being active.

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. direct

adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.

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Etymology

  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)

6. direct

verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

Etymology

  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)

7. direct

verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] command with authority.

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Etymology

  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)

8. direct

verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] guide the actors in (plays and films).

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Etymology

  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)

9. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings).

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. direct

verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] be in charge of.

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Etymology

  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)
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