direct — meaning in English

English meaning

• direct adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
• straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
• substantive adj Of the essence or essential element of a thing.

Senses

direct is used for these senses in English:

• clear cut (idiomatic) Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
• direct Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
• straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
• substantive (chemistry, of a dye) Not needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
• to the point (idiomatic) Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific. (The article "the" may be replaced by a possessive form denoting whose point is being acknowledged.)

direct — full definition

1. adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
2. adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
3. verb To manage, guide, or control something.
4. verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.

straightforward — full definition

1. adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
2. adjective Honest and direct in manner.

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