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Direct

🔄 Synonyms of "Direct"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
candidnoun	Straightforward, open and sincere.
addressnoun	Direction.
forthrightnoun	Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
conductnoun	Behaviour; the manner of behaving.
leadverb	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
bluntnoun	Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
plainnoun	Simple, unaltered.
headnoun	(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
pointnoun	A small dot or mark.
shortnoun	Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
maneuvernoun	A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
trainnoun	Elongated or trailing portion.
primarynoun	First or earliest in a group or series.
steerverb	(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
bluffnoun	(countable or uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.
orchestrateverb	(transitive) To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
pointed	(comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull.
exactverb	Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
straightforward	Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
immediate	Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
organizeverb	(transitive) To arrange in working order.
straightnoun	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
sendverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).
undeviating	That does not deviate, veer or turn aside; unswerving.

↔️ Antonyms of "Direct"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
obliquenoun	Not straightforward; indirect; by implication; (sometimes even) obscure, ambiguous, or confusing.
inversenoun	Opposite in effect, nature or order.
retrogradenoun	Directed or moving backwards in relation to the normal or previous direction of travel; retreating.
collateralnoun	(finance) Relating to a collateral in the sense of an obligation or security.
indirectnoun	Not direct:
alternating	That alternates.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Direct"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
straightforward	Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
directly	In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
forthright	Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
plainspoken	Speaking in a forthright manner.
man-to-man	direct, forthright, and honest
straight	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
frank	Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
free-spoken	Characterized by direct and open expression of views, feelings, etc.
outspoken	Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
no-nonsense	Practical, not tolerating from others or concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant.
nonstop	Without stopping; without interruption or break.
unilateral	Done by one side only.
exact	Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
undeviating	That does not deviate, veer or turn aside; unswerving.
unswerving	Not deviating; not yielding or straying or varying.
candid	Straightforward, open and sincere.
immediate	Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
absolute	Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
pointnoun	A small dot or mark.
primary	First or earliest in a group or series.