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directly

[dəˈrektli]

directly Definition

  • 1in a straight line or by the shortest route
  • 2immediately or without delay
  • 3in a frank and honest manner

Using directly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "directly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hotel is directly across from the train station.

  • Example

    I will speak to him directly about the issue.

  • Example

    She looked me directly in the eyes and told me the truth.

directly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for directly

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Summary: directly in Brief

The adverb 'directly' [dəˈrektli] has three main meanings: 1) in a straight line or by the shortest route, 2) immediately or without delay, and 3) in a frank and honest manner. Examples include 'The hotel is directly across from the train station,' 'I will speak to him directly about the issue,' and 'She looked me directly in the eyes and told me the truth.'

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