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directly
[ dih-rekt-lee, dahy- ]
adverb
- in a direct line, way, or manner; straight:
The path leads directly to the lake.
- at once; without delay; immediately:
Do that directly.
They will be here directly.
- exactly; precisely:
directly opposite the store.
- without intervening space; next in order:
The truck was parked directly behind my car.
- openly or frankly; candidly:
He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts.
Synonyms:
- Mathematics. in direct proportion.
conjunction
- as soon as:
Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject.
directly
/ dɪˈrɛktlɪ; daɪ- /
adverb
- in a direct manner
- at once; without delay
- foll bybefore or after immediately; just
conjunction
- subordinating as soon as
we left directly the money arrived
51Թ History and Origins
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But there was always an unspoken understanding that the government would not go after reporters directly.
In Singapore media campaigns may be important for drumming up political participation during elections, said Dr Soon, but social media engagement does not translate directly into support at the ballot box.
When he took office in 2023, a departmentwide email ordered staff to stop contacting the attorney general’s office directly over the settlement.
Another way to delay tariff payments is to import goods directly to federally approved foreign trade zones.
Mr Brown's widow spoke directly to the NI secretary, saying: "Five judges have told you what to do, do the right thing and please don't have me going to London."
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