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DIRECTS

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 24 meanings of the word Directs.

Directs - as an adjective

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

Example: "A direct route"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indirect

Straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action

Example: "A direct question"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indirect

In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child

Example: "Lineal ancestors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lineal

Moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the earth

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
retrograde

Similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity

Example: "A term is in direct proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other increases (or decreases)"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inverse

(of a current) flowing in one direction only

Example: "Direct current"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
alternating

Directs - as an adverb

Without deviation

Example: "The path leads directly to the lake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directlystraight

Directs - as an adjective satellite

Having no intervening persons, agents, conditions

Example: "In direct sunlight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unmediated

Being an immediate result or consequence

Example: "A direct result of the accident"

In precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

Example: "A direct quotation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verbatim

Lacking compromising or mitigating elements

Example: "The direct opposite"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exact

Directs - as a verb

Command with authority

Example: "He directed the children to do their homework"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enjoinordersaytell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Example: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimplacepointtarget
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aimdirecttaketake aimtrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Guide the actors in (plays and films)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take somebody somewhere

Example: "We led him to our chief"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conductguideleadtake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to go somewhere

Example: "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
send
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Example: "Please don't aim at your little brother!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimtaketake aimtrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lead, as in the performance of a composition

Example: "Conduct an orchestra; barenboim conducted the chicago symphony for years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conductlead

Give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction

Example: "I directed them towards the town hall"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appriseapprizeinstruct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimcalculate

Put an address on (an envelope)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
address
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
label
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

Example: "He masterminded the robbery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engineermastermindorchestrateorganiseorganize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She directs the play with a lot of energy and passion."
"He directs the company's marketing efforts."
"The teacher directs the students to stay in their seats."
"The manager directs the staff to attend the meeting."
"The coach directs the players to run faster."
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Word Game Points

Is DIRECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, directs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIRECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DIRECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, directs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIRECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DIRECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, directs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIRECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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