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{ "term": "direct", "partOfSpeech": "adjective", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the most direct route" }, { "text": "This door allows **direct access** from the kitchen to the garage." }, { "text": "a **direct flight** *(= a flight that does not stop)*" }, { "text": "There's a **direct train** to Leeds *(= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains)*." }, { "text": "a **direct hit** *(= a hit that is accurate and does not touch something else first)*" }, { "text": "Isn't there a more direct route?" }, { "text": "The direct way to the river would be through the park." }, { "text": "The most direct path to the summit is very steep and difficult." }, { "text": "There was an overnight stopover in Singapore, then a direct flight to Sydney." }, { "text": "Why is there is no direct bus from London Bridge to King's Cross?" }, { "text": "There's a direct train connecting the airport and the city." }, { "text": "Although the city did not suffer a direct hit from the storm, there was extensive damage." }, { "text": "The bombers scored direct hits on two supply ships." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She has been in **direct contact** with the prime minister." }, { "text": "Clinical depression is thought to have a **direct link** to brain chemistry." }, { "text": "There is a direct connection between these two phenomena." }, { "text": "This information **has a direct bearing on** *(= is closely connected with)* the case." }, { "text": "He died as a **direct result** of his employer's actions." }, { "text": "a direct effect/consequence" }, { "text": "Many farmers are developing direct access to consumers." }, { "text": "He was cleared of any direct involvement in the case." }, { "text": "Participation in sport brings many benefits, both **direct and indirect**." }, { "text": "You only get the disease through direct contact with contaminated blood." }, { "text": "The two formats are so different, it's difficult to make a direct comparison." }, { "text": "the direct involvement of the artist at every stage of the production" }, { "text": "These studies show the direct effects of climate change." }, { "text": "Her father died as a direct consequence of these laws." }, { "text": "The storms will have a direct impact on tourism in the region." }, { "text": "Direct talks between the two sides began for the first time." }, { "text": "She has direct responsibility for all new trainees." }, { "text": "We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work." }, { "text": "The patient had suffered a direct blow to the head." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "with nothing between something and the source of the heat or light", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The plant should not be placed in **direct sunlight**." }, { "text": "Grilling involves subjecting the food to direct heat." }, { "text": "Blinds shade the south-facing room from direct sunlight." }, { "text": "Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen." }, { "text": "Place the seed tray somewhere with diffuse light, not direct light, such as a north window." }, { "text": "Melt the lard in a pan over direct heat." }, { "text": "Inside a round house you get a nice, even spread of warmth from one simple direct heat source." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I asked him a direct question: ‘Did you do it?’" }, { "text": "He would not give a direct answer." }, { "text": "Her response is refreshingly direct." }, { "text": "Their message is simple and direct: obesity kills." }, { "text": "You'll have to get used to his direct manner." }, { "text": "I prefer a more direct approach." }, { "text": "I need a direct answer to a direct question." }, { "text": "a refreshingly direct discussion of the agency's priorities" }, { "text": "His criticism was unusually direct." }, { "text": "Her manner can be rather direct." }, { "text": "She has a very direct way of speaking." }, { "text": "The songs are vivid and emotionally direct." }, { "text": "his disconcertingly direct gaze" } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "clearly showing something", "examples": [ { "text": "There is no direct evidence for the beneficial effects of these herbs." }, { "text": "There was no direct proof of his personal involvement." }, { "text": "Although there is no direct evidence, retailers and pasta manufacturers believe that consumers prefer ‘Italian’ brand names." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "exact", "examples": [ { "text": "That's the **direct opposite** of what you told me yesterday." }, { "text": "a **direct quote** *(= one using a person’s exact words)*" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "a direct descendant of the country’s first president" }, { "text": "With his death, the direct male line of the House of Capet came to an end." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/", "audio": "di/direct/direct__gb_7.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/", "audio": "di/direct/direct__us_1_rr.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’." }