Synonyms for Direct
Definition of direct
adverb
- without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
adjective
- direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short; "a direct route"; "a direct flight"; "a direct hit"
- having no intervening persons, agents, conditions; "in direct sunlight"; "in direct contact with the voters"; "direct exposure to the disease"; "a direct link"; "the direct cause of the accident"; "direct vote"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "direct"
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"Direct" in song lyrics
See how direct is used in real songs:
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"A.T.L is direct"
Above the Law f/ Snow — Dose of the Mega Flex -
"Live and direct"
Azeem — Family Man -
"I ain't cuttin no corner I come straight and direct"
B.G. f/ Lil' Wayne, Turk — Ride 2 Night