directly
directly /diːˈrɛkli, daɪˈrɛkli, dɪˈrɛkli/
adverb
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Without deviation
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direct
, straight
, directly
)
without deviation
The path leads directly to the lake
the path leads directly to the lake
Went direct to the office
went direct to the office
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()
Without anyone or anything intervening
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directly
)
without anyone or anything intervening
These two factors are directly related
these two factors are directly related
He was directly responsible
he was directly responsible
Measured the physical properties directly
measured the physical properties directly
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Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
(
like a shot
[Informal] , straight off
, right off the bat
[Informal, N. American] , directly
, forthwith
, instantly
, now
, straightaway
, tout de suite
, at once
, immediately
, right away
)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
He answered immediately
he answered immediately
Found an answer straightaway
found an answer straightaway
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
Come here now!
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In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
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flat
, directly
, straight
)
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
He didn't answer directly
he didn't answer directly
Told me straight out
told me straight out
Came out flat for less work and more pay
came out flat for less work and more pay
