Engelsk biord: directly | |||
1. | directly without deviation | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The path leads directly to the lake. Went direct to the office. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | direct, straight | ||
2. | directly without anyone or anything intervening | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | These two factors are directly related. He was directly responsible. Measured the physical properties directly. | ||
3. | directly without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He answered immediately. Found an answer straightaway. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. Come here now!. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway | ||
4. | directly in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He didn't answer directly. Told me straight out. Came out flat for less work and more pay. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | flat, straight | ||
Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | indirectly | ||