Direct and Properly

Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

Properly and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Properly" instead a verb "Direct".

Properly

Properly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

Direct and properly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Fan Fic / Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Silver Resistance Though he succeeds in his task, he fails to direct the cracks properly, causing several of them to extend upwards.
  • Although it's presented as a direct result deal, where George prevents one death and causes a lot more, it's never properly established that this will happen every time.
  • Death Course Storming a properly built fortification using a direct assault in practically any time period is an absolute suicide mission — there's a reason generals would often prefer to wait years on end to starve them out instead.
    Source: Death Course
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