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- pronunciation:
- d
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- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
directs, directing, directed |
| definition 1: |
to give instructions or information to someone.
指路
Can you direct me to the nearest phone?
- similar words:
- conduct, guide, lead, point, show, steer
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| definition 2: |
to manage or control.
指挥
The chief of police directs the police force.- synonyms:
- lead, run
- similar words:
- conduct, control, guide, handle, manage
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| definition 3: |
to send or aim towards a person or place.
指向, 对准
I directed my question to the mayor.I directed the beam of light to the roof.- synonyms:
- point
- similar words:
- aim, beam, head, shine, train
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| related words: |
address, advise, ask, demand, govern, lead, pilot, refer, require, run, throw, transmit |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
going in a straight line or on a straight course.
直接的
I'll show you the most direct route to my house.- similar words:
- express, shortest, straight
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| derivation: |
directness (n.) |
The word direct
contains the following parts:
di-3
Latin
prefix
that means not, apart, reverse, negate
  More about this word part:
The prefix di-3 is a form of dis- used before roots beginning with "v," "g," and "s," such as "vert," "gress," and "rect." See dis-3
Example words:
reg, rect, rig1
Latin
root
that means king, rule, guide; straight
Example words:
correct, direct, direction, director, dirigible, erect, irregular, rectangle, regime, regiment, region, regular, regulate, regulation
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