Direct Synonyms

132 direct synonyms include straight, undeviating, unswerving, shortest, quickest, non-stop, unbroken, uninterrupted, straight through, and through. Direct is an adjective, and its antonyms are indirect and evasive. Here are some additional synonyms for "direct" with example sentences.

Another word for Direct

132 other ways to say direct.

1. straight

  • unswerving  
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  • uninterrupted  
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  • undeviating  
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  • unbroken  
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  • through
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  • straight through  
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  • straight  
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  • shortest  
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  • quickest  
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  • non-stop  
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2. personal

  • unmediated  
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  • tête-à-tête  
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  • personal
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  • immediate  
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  • head-on  
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  • from the horse's mouth  
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  • first-hand  
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  • face to face
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3. complete

4. honest

  • upfront  
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  • unreserved  
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  • unqualified  
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  • uninhibited  
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  • unequivocal  
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  • undiplomatic  
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  • unambiguous  
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  • tactless  
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  • straight to the point  
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  • straight from the shoulder  
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  • straightforward
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  • straight  
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  • speaking as one finds  
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  • sincere  
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  • point blank  
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  • plain-spoken  
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  • plain  
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  • outspoken  
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  • open  
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  • not beating around the bush  
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  • no-nonsense  
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  • matter-of-fact  
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  • honest
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  • frank  
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  • forthright  
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  • explicit
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  • downright  
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  • clear  
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  • categorical  
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  • candid
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  • blunt
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  • bluff  
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5. manage

  • supervise  
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  • superintend  
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  • run the show  
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  • run
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  • rule
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  • regulate  
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  • pull the strings  
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  • preside over  
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  • oversee  
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  • orchestrate  
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  • mastermind  
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  • manage  
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  • lead
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  • head  
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  • handle
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  • guide
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  • govern  
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  • exercise control over  
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  • engineer  
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  • coordinate  
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  • control  
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  • conduct
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  • command
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  • call the tune  
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  • call the shots  
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  • be the boss of  
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  • be responsible for  
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  • be in the saddle  
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  • be in the driving seat  
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  • be in control of  
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  • be in command of  
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  • be in charge of  
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  • be at the helm of  
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  • administer
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6. level

  • turn on  
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  • train on  
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  • point  
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  • mean for  
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  • level
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  • intend for  
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  • focus on  
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  • fix on  
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  • destine for  
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  • aim
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  • address to  
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7. guide

  • usher  
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  • steer  
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  • show/point/indicate the way  
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  • pilot  
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  • navigate  
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  • lead
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  • guide
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  • give directions to  
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  • escort  
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  • conduct
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  • accompany
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8. label

9. order

Use direct in a Sentence

An insecure leader often avoids direct confrontation.

Happy and sad are direct opposites.

She gave direct, clear instructions.

They offered direct support immediately.

We followed the direct route home.