noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of direct speech
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: direct speech
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
direct discourse
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Sound
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noun
Meaning 2
a report of the exact words used in a discourse (e.g.,)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he said `I am a fool'
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: direct quotation
Antonyms: indirect discourse
Broader terms: report, account
History
Etymology
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