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direct vs say

say vs direct

direct is not a noun while say is a noun.

direct is an adjective but say is not an adjective.

direct and say both are verbs.

direct is an adverb but say is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
direct No Yes Yes Yes
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of direct; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than direct:
  • direct: command with authority
  • say: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Other hypernyms of direct include enjoin, order, tell.
direct (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
direct (adjective) say (adjective)
direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
(of a current) flowing in one direction only
straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth
lacking compromising or mitigating elements
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
being an immediate result or consequence
direct (verb) say (verb)
plan and direct (a complex undertaking) express in words
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public report or maintain
command with authority speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction express a supposition
put an address on (an envelope) give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards communicate or express nonverbally
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal recite or repeat a fixed text
guide the actors in (plays and films) indicate
lead, as in the performance of a composition state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
take somebody somewhere utter aloud
cause to go somewhere have or contain a certain wording or form
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
govern or manage
direct (adverb) say (adverb)
without deviation
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