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direct

US /dɚˈɛkt/

adjective, verb Foundation · A2 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

There is a direct flight from Hanoi to Tokyo every morning.

Word Family

NounNoun
director directive directness
VerbVerb
direct gốc
AdjectiveAdj
direct gốc directive
AdverbAdv
direct gốc directly

Synonyms

  • straightforwardfree from ambiguity
  • guidesomeone employed to conduct others

Collocations

  • Easy direct flight to Paris
    to direct flight to Paris, meaning to command with authority
  • Medium direct communication with customers
    to direct communication with customers, meaning to command with authority
  • Hard direct foreign investment inflows
    to direct foreign investment inflows, meaning to command with authority
  • Very Hard in direct contravention of the charter
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within direct contravention of the charter

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