Direct
Direct verb - Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
Usage example: direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
Place
Place verb - Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time takes place in standard franchise setting Hyrule, whereas its direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, takes place in the alternate land of Termina.
Source: Sequel Goes Foreign -
Despite its title, it is not a direct sequel to the first Girlfriend of Steel but more of a Spiritual Successor which takes place in the Alternate Universe from the anime's Episode 26.
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The Madagascar franchise has two direct-to-DVD specials that take place in between the franchise's main movies; Merry Madagascar, and Madly Madagascar.
Source: Interquel
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