No. 1,553 in Russian
прямом
"Прямом" means "direct" or "straight" (prepositional case).
In a sentence
Он сказал это в прямом эфире.
He said it in a live broadcast.
In this context, 'прямом' refers to 'live' or 'direct', specifically for a live broadcast.
Мы проехали мимо дома в прямом направлении.
We drove past the house in a straight direction.
Here, 'прямом' describes a 'straight' direction, indicating no detours.
Она говорила о проблеме в прямом смысле.
She spoke about the issue in the literal sense.
In this sentence, 'прямом' means 'literal', contrasting with a figurative interpretation.
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