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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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   directly: 1 adv without deviation “the path leads directly to the lake” Synonyms: direct , straight adv without anyone or anything intervening “these two factors are directly related” “he was directly responsible” “measured the physical properties directly ” adv without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening Synonyms: at once , ...