Direct

Synonyms of direct

• guide
• lead
• command

Antonyms of direct

• ambiguous
• indirect
• roundabout

Collocations of direct

direct impact

Frequency: 70 %

The new policy had a direct impact on employee morale.

direct result

Frequency: 65 %

His hard work was a direct result of his success.

direct response

Frequency: 50 %

She gave a direct response to the question.

direct correlation

Frequency: 45 %

There is a direct correlation between study time and exam grades.

direct route

Frequency: 40 %

Take a direct route to avoid traffic.

Idiomatic Expressions for direct

• Phrase: direct line
  Meaning: a telephone line that connects two points without any intermediate stops
  Usage: You can reach me on my direct line if you need immediate assistance.