direct
/dəˈrekt/
di · rect
də · ˈrekt
English Definition
v./adj. control, give orders; straight
Significado en Español
directo, dirigir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trực tiếp, hướng dẫn
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Example Sentence
Direct the guests to the hall.
指引客人去大厅。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
di(separate)+rect(straight)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “direct”:
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A
indirect
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B
straightforward
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C
sneaky
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D
confusing
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B — straightforward.
“direct” means v./adj. control, give orders; straight
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A police officer stood in the intersection to ______ the heavy traffic.
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A
follow
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B
obey
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C
trail
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D
direct
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D — direct.
“direct” means v./adj. control, give orders; straight
Common questions about “direct”
What does “direct” mean?
direct — v./adj. control, give orders; straight. In Chinese: 指导，直接的.
How do you pronounce “direct”?
direct is pronounced /dəˈrekt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: di · rect.
How do you use “direct” in a sentence?
Direct the guests to the hall. (指引客人去大厅。)
What are synonyms for “direct”?
instruct, command — all close in meaning to direct (v./adj. control, give orders; straight).
Is “direct” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. direct appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “direct”?
di(separate)+rect(straight)
