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   directly

   /dɪˈrɛktli/

   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 awaynowinstantaneouslypost-hastewithout 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIRECTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIRECTLY definition: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.

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   : in a direct manner. directly relevant. the road runs directly east and west. b. : in immediate physical contact. c. : in the manner of direct variation. 2. a. : without delay : immediately. the second game followed directly after the first. b. : in a little while : shortly. we'll be leaving directly. directly.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIRECTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DIRECTLY meaning: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.

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   1. in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. 2. at once; without delay. 3. shortly; soon. 4. exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdirectly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of directly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Directly definition: in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. See examples of DIRECTLY used in a sentence.

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   The adverb directly is useful for talking about something you do in a precise, immediate way, without pausing or getting sidetracked. If you land "go to jail" when you're playing Monopoly, you have to go directly to jail, and if you arrive late at the airport, you'll want to run directly to your gate.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDIRECTLY definition in American English | Collins English...

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   directly. (dɪrɛktli , daɪ- ) 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]

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDIRECTLY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    A complete guide to the word "DIRECTLY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIRECTLY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    DIRECTLY meaning: 1. with no other person or thing involved or between: 2. exactly or immediately…. Learn more.