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English adverb: directly | |||
| 1. | directly without deviation | ||
| Samples | The path leads directly to the lake. Went direct to the office. | ||
| Synonyms | direct, straight | ||
| 2. | directly without anyone or anything intervening | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
| Samples | He answered immediately. Found an answer straightaway. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. Come here now!. | ||
| Synonyms | at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway | ||
| 4. | directly in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | ||
| Samples | He didn't answer directly. Told me straight out. Came out flat for less work and more pay. | ||
| Synonyms | flat, straight | ||
| Antonyms | indirectly | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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