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directly

Speech parts

1. directly - Adverb

2. directly - Conjunction

Meaning

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.

Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.

Exactly; just.

Straightforwardly; honestly.

Manifestly; openly.

Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.

Immediately after; as soon as.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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he answered immediately Source: Internet

found an answer straightaway Source: Internet

an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith Source: Internet

Come here now! Source: Internet

the path leads directly to the lake Source: Internet

went direct to the office Source: Internet

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