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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

  1. adj Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
  2. adj Heading toward a particular place.
  3. adj Certain or very likely to happen.
  4. noun A limit or boundary, often used in the plural.
  5. verb To leap or spring, moving forward in jumps.

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.

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