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directly definition
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Overview of adv directly The adv directly has 4 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (30) directly, straight, direct -- (without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office") 2. (20) directly -- (without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly") 3. (10) immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off directly, now right away at once, forthwith, in real time -- (without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!") 4. (5) directly, flat, straight -- (in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay") Overview of adv directly The adv directly has 4 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (30) directly, straight, direct -- (without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office") 2. (20) directly -- (without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly") 3. (10) immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off directly, now right away at once, forthwith, in real time -- (without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!") 4. (5) directly, flat, straight -- (in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay")
directly definition