diretto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bound adj Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
- direct adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
- forthright adj Direct and honest in speech; not evasive.
- forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.
- immediate adj Happening or done right away, without delay.
- straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
Senses
diretto is used for these senses in English:
- bound (obsolete) Ready, prepared.
- bound Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
- direct Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
- forthright Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
- forward Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
- immediate Very close; direct or adjacent.
- straight (of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
- straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
bound — full definition
- adj Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
- adj Heading toward a particular place.
- adj Certain or very likely to happen.
- noun A limit or boundary, often used in the plural.
- verb To leap or spring, moving forward in jumps.
direct — full definition
- adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
- adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
- verb To manage, guide, or control something.
- verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.