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1. current
adjective. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] occurring in or belonging to the present time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- current (English)
- curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
- curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. current
noun. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] a flow of electricity through a conductor.
Etymology
- current (English)
- curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
- curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. current
noun. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes).
Etymology
- current (English)
- curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
- curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short.
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
5. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
6. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
7. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] command with authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
8. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] guide the actors in (plays and films).
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
9. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] be in charge of.
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)