Adverb : DIRECTLY
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office" ;
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2. (
) without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly" ;
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3. (
- immediately ,
- instantly ,
- straightaway ,
- straight_off ,
- directly ,
- now ,
- right_away ,
- at_once ,
- forthwith ,
- like_a_shot
) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!" ;
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4. (
) 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" ;
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