Direct synonyms

Charge, non-stop, face to face, absolute, bluff, administer, address to, accompany, address, adjure, and call on are all synonyms for direct. Indirect and evasive are antonyms of direct. And here are 133 another word for direct.

Another word for direct

1. straight

  • Non-stop
  • Quickest
  • Shortest
  • Straight through
  • Straight
  • Unbroken
  • Undeviating
  • Uninterrupted
  • Unswerving
  • Through

2. personal

  • Face to face
  • First-hand
  • Head-on
  • Immediate
  • Personal
  • Tête-à-tête
  • Unmediated
  • From the horse's mouth

3. complete

  • Absolute
  • Complete
  • Diametrical
  • Downright
  • Exact
  • Thorough
  • Extreme

4. honest

  • Bluff
  • Blunt
  • Candid
  • Categorical
  • Clear
  • Downright
  • Explicit
  • Forthright
  • Frank
  • Honest
  • Matter-of-fact
  • No-nonsense
  • Not beating around the bush
  • Open
  • Outspoken
  • Plain-spoken
  • Plain
  • Point blank
  • Sincere
  • Speaking as one finds
  • Straight from the shoulder
  • Straight to the point
  • Straight
  • Straightforward
  • Tactless
  • Unambiguous
  • Undiplomatic
  • Unequivocal
  • Uninhibited
  • Unqualified
  • Unreserved
  • Upfront

5. manage

  • Administer
  • Be at the helm of
  • Be in charge of
  • Be in command of
  • Be in control of
  • Be in the driving seat
  • Be responsible for
  • Be the boss of
  • Call the shots
  • Call the tune
  • Command
  • Conduct
  • Control
  • Coordinate
  • Engineer
  • Exercise control over
  • Govern
  • Guide
  • Handle
  • Head
  • Lead
  • Manage
  • Mastermind
  • Orchestrate
  • Oversee
  • Preside over
  • Pull the strings
  • Regulate
  • Rule
  • Run the show
  • Run
  • Superintend
  • Supervise
  • Be in the saddle

6. level

  • Address to
  • Aim
  • Destine for
  • Focus on
  • Intend for
  • Level
  • Mean for
  • Point
  • Train on
  • Turn on
  • Fix on

7. guide

  • Accompany
  • Conduct
  • Escort
  • Give directions to
  • Guide
  • Lead
  • Navigate
  • Show/point/indicate the way
  • Steer
  • Usher
  • Pilot

8. label

  • Address
  • Dispatch
  • Label
  • Mail
  • Send
  • Superscribe
  • Post

9. order

  • Adjure
  • Call on
  • Charge
  • Command
  • Dictate
  • Enjoin
  • Give orders to
  • Instruct
  • Order
  • Require
  • Tell
  • Bid

Direct synonyms statistics

The adjective "direct" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 8 synonyms with 4 letters, 14 synonyms with 5 letters, 12 synonyms with 6 letters, 14 synonyms with 7 letters, 16 synonyms with 8 letters, 9 synonyms with 9 letters, 12 synonyms with 10 letters, 14 synonyms with 11 letters, 5 synonyms with 12 letters, 4 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 2 synonyms with 16 letters, 3 synonyms with 18 letters, 1 synonym with 19 letters, 1 synonym with 22 letters, and 3 synonyms with 23 letters, for a total of 123 synonyms for direct.

Direct sentences

She gave direct, clear instructions.

His answer was direct and honest.

We followed the direct route home.

They offered direct support immediately.


Similar to direct

Word Opposites Synonyms
Hectic Leisurely, quiet Frantic, frenetic
Sector Whole, unity District, quarter
Preceding Following, subsequent Previous, prior
Precede Follow, succeed Go/come before, go in advance of
Reckless Careful, cautious, prudent Rash, careless
Affection Indifference, hostility Fondness, love
Disrespect Respect, esteem Contempt, lack of respect
Select Inferior, mediocre Choose, pick
Aspire Feckless, settle, resign Desire (to), aim for/to
Respectful Disrespectful, rude Deferential, reverent
Spectacular Dull, unimpressive Striking, picturesque
Recognized Unacknowledged, unknown Acknowledged, known
Recognize Ignore, overlook Acknowledge, accept
Collective Individual, separate Shared, joint
Object Approve accept acquiesce Thing, article
Acquire Lose, part with Obtain, come by
Section Whole, entirety Segment, part
Recommendation Advisory, disapproval Advice, counsel
Incorrect Correct, accurate Wrong, mistaken
Protection Exposure, vulnerability Defence, shielding
Recent Old, former New, the latest
Direction Confusion, disorientation Administration, management
Desire Aversion, disinterest Wish, want
Desired Undesired, unwanted Wanted, wished for
Effective Ineffective, incompetent, weak Successful, effectual
Perfect Imperfect, faulty, defective Ideal, model
Appreciation Disdain, disapproval Valuing, respect
On fire Extinguished, cold Burning, ablaze
Fire Water, extinguish Gunfire, firing
Recognition Disregard, neglect Identification, recollection
Reflection Ignorance, action Sending back, throwing back
Neglect Cherish, look after, care for Fail to look after, fail to care for
Expectation Surprise, uncertainty  supposition, assumption
Precise Imprecise, inaccurate Exact, accurate
Receive Give, present Be given, be presented with
Requirement Option, luxury Necessity, prerequisite
Precious Worthless, cheap Valuable, costly
Subject Object, predicate Theme, subject matter
Collection Dispersal, separation Group, crowd
Admire Disapprove of, loathe Applaud, praise
Unprecedented Normal, common Unparalleled, unequalled
Unexpected Expected, predictable Unforeseen, unanticipated
Inspire Uninspiring, dull Stimulate, motivate
Inspired Uninspired, disheartened Motivated, encouraged
Expect Disregard, doubt Anticipate, await
Expected Unexpected, unforeseen Anticipated, predicted
Objective Subjective, biased, partial, prejudiced Impartial, unbiased
Affect Be unaffected, be indifferent to, unaffecting, unmoving Influence, exert influence on
Affected Natural, unpretentious, genuine Pretentious, high-flown
Project Neglect, idleness Forecast, predict
Connection Disconnection, separation Link, relationship
Tired Energetic, fresh, wide awake Worn out, exhausted
Required Optional, unnecessary Necessary, essential
Correct Incorrect, wrong Right, accurate
Aspect Whole, general Feature, facet

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