Direct and Really

Direct

Direct adverb - In a direct line or course.

Really and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Really" instead an adverb "Direct".

Really

Really adverb - In actual fact.

Direct and really are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adverb "Really".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Whereas the behaviour of a real life bastard can have a direct impact on you, in fiction it's happening to someone else, and since they don't really exist it's not really happening to them, either.
  • In a more "he really can direct" way, this movie clearly proved that if Michael Bay wants to make a serious, mature and dark movie, he makes a serious, mature and dark movie right.
  • Series / Trust Us with Your Life Homage: Reusing the idea behind "World's Worst" to instead act out people from the guest's past (not really) turns it into a direct homage to the best known part of "This Is Your Life".
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