Dictionary
directly
Meaning
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- In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
- Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
- Exactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
- Straightforwardly; honestly.
- Immediately.
- Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/
Etymology
From direct + -ly.
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