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   Di·rect·ly

   /dəˈrek(t)lē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. without changing direction or stopping: "they went directly to the restaurant" Similar straightrightin a straight lineas the crow fliesby a direct routewithout deviationin a beelineby the shortest route
   • ▪ at once; immediately: "I went directly after breakfast" Similar immediatelyat onceinstantlyright awaystraight awaynowinstantaneouslyposthastewithout delaywithout hesitationforthwithquicklyspeedilypromptlysoonas soon as possibleASAPshortlyin a little whilein a secondin a momentin a tricein a flashin (less than) no timein no time at allbefore you know itinformal:prontodouble quickp.d.q. (pretty damn quick)before you can say Jack Robinsonin a bitin a jiffyin two shakes (of a lamb's tail)in a tickin two ticksin a moarchaic, informal:anon
   • ▪ in a little while; soon: dated "I'll be back directly"
   • 2. with nothing or no one in between: "the decisions directly affect people's health" Similar face to facepersonallyin personwithout an intermediaryat first handhead ondirectman to mantête-à-tête
   • ▪ exactly in a specified position: "the ceiling directly above the door" Similar exactlyimmediatelypreciselyrightsquarelyjustdeaddiametricallyinformal:bang
   • 3. in a frank way: "she spoke simply and directly" Similar franklybluntlystraightforwardlyopenlycandidlyoutspokenlyforthrightlywithout beating around the bushpoint-blankmatter-of-factlywithout prevaricationexplicitlyclearlyplainlyunequivocallyunambiguouslycategoricallysincerelytruthfullyOpposite equivocallyeuphemistically

   conjunction

   • 1. as soon as: British "she fell asleep directly she got into bed"

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   What are some synonyms for direct?

   • Some common synonyms of direct are bid, charge, command, enjoin, instruct, and order. While all these words mean "to issue orders," direct and instruct both connote expectation of obedience and usually concern specific points of procedure or method, instruct sometimes implying greater explicitness or formality.

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   How can you use direct in a sentence?

   • direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation. Verb Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward. The sloping ground helps direct water away from the home. Let me direct your attention to the book's second chapter.

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   What is the definition of "direct?"

   • 1. a. To manage or regulate the business or affairs of; be in charge of: direct a government agency. b. To supervise or oversee (an activity or process): direct the building of a new road. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. a. To give guidance and instruction to (actors or musicians, for example) in the rehearsal, performance, or production of a work. b.

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   Definitions of directly. adverb. without deviation. “the path leads directly to the lake”. synonyms: direct, straight. adverb. without anyone or anything intervening. “these two factors are directly related”. “he was directly responsible”.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › directlyDIRECTLY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   directly adverb (NOTHING BETWEEN) Add to word list Add to word list. B1. with no other person or thing involved or between: Why don't you speak to him directly? directly after/behind/opposite, etc. exactly or immediately after/behind/ opposite, etc: She was sitting directly opposite me.

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   May 18, 2024 · 1. adverb [ADV prep/adv] If something is directly above, below, or in front of something, it is in exactly that position. The second rainbow will be bigger than the first, and directly above it. 2. adverb [ADV prep/adv] If you do one action directly after another, you do the second action as soon as the first one is finished.

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   Check pronunciation: directly. Definition of directly adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   directly meaning, definition, what is directly: with no other person, action, process et...: Learn more.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRECTLY. 1. [more directly; most directly] : in a direct way. He refused to answer the question directly. She said that she wanted to speak to you directly. The package will be sent directly to your home. [+] more examples. 2. : in a straight or direct line from a particular position.

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   openly or frankly; candidly: He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts. Mathematics in direct proportion. conj. as soon as: Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject. Middle English directli. See direct, - ly 1350–1400. 2. See immediately. 6.