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Adverbial directly has 4 senses
- directly, straight, direct - without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
Derived from adjective direct1
- directly - without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
Derived from adjective direct2
- immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, in real time, 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!"
- directly, flat, straight - 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"
Antonyms: indirectly
Derived from adjective direct3
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