directly
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/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/
English
Definitions
adverb
- In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.“He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.”
- In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.“I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.”
- Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.“I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.”
- Exactly; just.“It's directly across the street.”
conjunction
- As soon as; immediately.
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