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1. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short.
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
2. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
3. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
4. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] command with authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
5. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] guide the actors in (plays and films).
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
6. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the event of something burning (often destructive).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))