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, and through are all synonyms for direct.

2. personal

Face to face, first-hand, head-on, immediate, personal, tête-à-tête, unmediated, and from the horse's mouth are all another word for direct.

3. complete

Absolute, complete, diametrical, downright, exact, thorough, and extreme are all synonyms for direct.

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, and upfront are all another word for direct.

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, and be in the saddle are all synonyms for direct.

6. level

Address to, aim, destine for, focus on, intend for, level, mean for, point, train on, turn on, and fix on are all another word for direct.

7. guide

Accompany, conduct, escort, give directions to, guide, lead, navigate, show/point/indicate the way, steer, usher, and pilot are all synonyms for direct.

8. label

Address, dispatch, label, mail, send, superscribe, and post are all another word for direct.

9. order

Adjure, call on, charge, command, dictate, enjoin, give orders to, instruct, order, require, tell, and bid are all synonyms for direct.

Direct synonym statistics

Direct synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3, 15, and 16 letters and 8 synonyms with 4 letters. 14 synonyms with 5, 7, and 11 letters and 12 synonyms with 6, and 10 letters.

16 synonyms with 8 letters and 9 synonyms with 9 letters. 5 synonyms with 12 letters and 4 synonyms with 13 letters. 1 synonym with 14, 19, and 22 letters and 3 synonyms with 18, and 23 letters. For a total of 123 another word 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.

Related Words for direct

  1. Dire
    • Synonyms: terrible, dreadful
    • Opposites: good, mild, encouraging
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Respected
    • Synonyms: Esteemed, honored
    • Opposites: disrespected, contemptible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Ineffective
    • Synonyms: unsuccessful, non-successful
    • Opposites: effective, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  4. Hectic
    • Synonyms: frantic, frenetic
    • Opposites: leisurely, quiet
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Sector
    • Synonyms: district, quarter
    • Opposites: whole, unity
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Preceding
    • Synonyms: Previous, prior
    • Opposites: following, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Precede
    • Synonyms: go/come before, go in advance of
    • Opposites: follow, succeed
    • Part of speech: verb
  8. Reckless
    • Synonyms: rash, careless
    • Opposites: careful, cautious, prudent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Affection
    • Synonyms: fondness, love
    • Opposites: indifference, hostility
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Disrespect
    • Synonyms: contempt, lack of respect
    • Opposites: respect, esteem
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Select
    • Synonyms: choose, pick
    • Opposites: inferior, mediocre
    • Part of speech: verb
  12. Aspire
    • Synonyms: desire (to), aim for/to
    • Opposites: feckless, settle, resign
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Respectful
    • Synonyms: deferential, reverent
    • Opposites: disrespectful, rude
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Spectacular
    • Synonyms: striking, picturesque
    • Opposites: dull, unimpressive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Recognized
    • Synonyms: Acknowledged, known
    • Opposites: unacknowledged, unknown
    • Part of speech: verb
  16. Recognize
    • Synonyms: acknowledge, accept
    • Opposites: ignore, overlook
    • Part of speech: verb
  17. Collective
    • Synonyms: Shared, joint
    • Opposites: individual, separate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Object
    • Synonyms: thing, article
    • Opposites: approve accept acquiesce
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Acquire
    • Synonyms: obtain, come by
    • Opposites: lose, part with
    • Part of speech: verb
  20. Section
    • Synonyms: segment, part
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Recommendation
    • Synonyms: advice, counsel
    • Opposites: advisory, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Incorrect
    • Synonyms: wrong, mistaken
    • Opposites: correct, accurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Protection
    • Synonyms: defence, shielding
    • Opposites: exposure, vulnerability
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Recent
    • Synonyms: new, the latest
    • Opposites: old, former
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Direction
    • Synonyms: administration, management
    • Opposites: confusion, disorientation
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Desire
    • Synonyms: wish, want
    • Opposites: aversion, disinterest
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Desired
    • Synonyms: Wanted, wished for
    • Opposites: undesired, unwanted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Effective
    • Synonyms: successful, effectual
    • Opposites: ineffective, incompetent, weak
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Perfect
    • Synonyms: ideal, model
    • Opposites: imperfect, faulty, defective
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Appreciation
    • Synonyms: valuing, respect
    • Opposites: disdain, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. On fire
    • Synonyms: burning, ablaze
    • Opposites: extinguished, cold
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Fire
    • Synonyms: gunfire, firing
    • Opposites: water, extinguish
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Recognition
    • Synonyms: identification, recollection
    • Opposites: disregard, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Reflection
    • Synonyms: sending back, throwing back
    • Opposites: ignorance, action
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Neglect
    • Synonyms: fail to look after, fail to care for
    • Opposites: cherish, look after, care for
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Expectation
    • Synonyms:  supposition, assumption
    • Opposites: surprise, uncertainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Precise
    • Synonyms: exact, accurate
    • Opposites: imprecise, inaccurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Receive
    • Synonyms: be given, be presented with
    • Opposites: give, present
    • Part of speech: verb
  39. Requirement
    • Synonyms: Necessity, prerequisite
    • Opposites: option, luxury
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Precious
    • Synonyms: valuable, costly
    • Opposites: worthless, cheap
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Subject
    • Synonyms: theme, subject matter
    • Opposites: object, predicate
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Collection
    • Synonyms: group, crowd
    • Opposites: dispersal, separation
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Admire
    • Synonyms: applaud, praise
    • Opposites: disapprove of, loathe
    • Part of speech: verb
  44. Unprecedented
    • Synonyms: unparalleled, unequalled
    • Opposites: normal, common
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Unexpected
    • Synonyms: unforeseen, unanticipated
    • Opposites: expected, predictable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Inspire
    • Synonyms: stimulate, motivate
    • Opposites: uninspiring, dull
    • Part of speech: verb
  47. Inspired
    • Synonyms: Motivated, encouraged
    • Opposites: uninspired, disheartened
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Expect
    • Synonyms: anticipate, await
    • Opposites: disregard, doubt
    • Part of speech: verb
  49. Expected
    • Synonyms: Anticipated, predicted
    • Opposites: unexpected, unforeseen
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Objective
    • Synonyms: impartial, unbiased
    • Opposites: subjective, biased, partial, prejudiced
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Affect
    • Synonyms: influence, exert influence on
    • Opposites: be unaffected, be indifferent to, unaffecting, unmoving
    • Part of speech: verb
  52. Affected
    • Synonyms: pretentious, high-flown
    • Opposites: natural, unpretentious, genuine
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Project
    • Synonyms: forecast, predict
    • Opposites: neglect, idleness
    • Part of speech: verb
  54. Connection
    • Synonyms: link, relationship
    • Opposites: disconnection, separation
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Tired
    • Synonyms: worn out, exhausted
    • Opposites: energetic, fresh, wide awake
    • Part of speech: adjective