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How to Use "Direct" with Example Sentences
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direct
(v):
to point or show where people should go; to be in charge of a film, movie, or play
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Used with adverbs:
"
The advertisement is
directed
mainly
at kids.
"
(mainly, mostly, primarily, clearly, exclusively, solely)
"
He
directed
the traffic
straight
to the tunnel.
"
(straight, specifically)
"
Every scene of the film was
expertly
directed
.
"
(expertly, masterfully, skillfully, well)
Used with prepositions:
"
The movie was
directed
by
a famous actor.
"
(by)
"
We've seen insults
directed
against
them.
"
(against, towards, toward, at)
"
They
directed
him
into
the room.
"
(into, through, to, away from)
"
The children were
directed
onto
the stage.
"
(onto)
Used with nouns:
"
Please
direct
your
attention
to the screen.
"
(attention, energy, focus)
"
She
directed
the
episode
.
"
(episode, film, movie, video, play)
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direct
(adj):
straightforward; going from one place to another without stopping
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Used with verbs:
"
The woman
is
direct
.
"
(be: is/am/are)
Used with adverbs:
"
The lawyer asked
extremely
direct
questions.
"
(extremely, very, fairly)
"
I like her
refreshingly
direct
personality.
"
(refreshingly)
Used with nouns:
"
The problem demands
direct
action
.
"
(action, communication, contact)
"
There is a
direct
comparison
between the two products.
"
(comparison, connection, link)
"
They use a
direct
approach
.
"
(approach, method)
"
He was given a
direct
challenge
.
"
(challenge, question, answer, response, translation, order)
"
He suffered a
direct
hit
to his face.
"
(hit, attack)
"
I use
direct
deposit
.
"
(deposit)
"
We would like a
direct
flight
.
"
(flight, line, route)
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