Direct and Zero

Direct

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

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

Zero

Zero verb - Adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value.

Direct and zero are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Zero".

Nearby Words: zeroed, zeroing

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

power direct power zero power
movement direct movement zero movement
time direct time zero time
ball direct ball zero ball
Other words: times.

Both words in one sentence

  • When a Pokémon uses it and then feints from a direct enemy attack, Grudge drops the PP of the attacking move to zero.
    Source: Dying Curse
  • Video Game / Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Dying Curse: The new move Grudge works as one because when used by a Pokémon and that Pokémon faints from a direct attack by the opponent, the attacking move's PP drops to zero.
  • Film / The Fantastic Four Shout-Out: Believe it or not, the scene in which Sue grabs the zero-g pen while in space was obviously a direct homage of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Cite this Source
Zero and Direct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/zero
Direct & Zero. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/zero>.
Zero or Direct. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/zero.
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