apply directly

Frequency: 7.015.5 per million words

to put a substance on a surface without an intermediary

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Examples (10)

  • Never apply the cleaning liquid directly to the wooden surface.
  • For best results, apply the ointment directly to the affected area.
  • She was shown how to apply the foundation directly onto her skin with her fingertips.
  • The instructions say to apply the fertilizer directly to the soil around the plant.
  • It's better to apply the glue directly to the paper rather than the photo.
  • The painter will apply the primer directly onto the bare wall tomorrow.
  • Can I apply this stain directly over the old varnish?
  • Applying the serum directly to your scalp can help with hair growth.
  • If you apply the heat pack directly to your skin, you might get a burn.
  • The special coating was applied directly to the metal to prevent rust.