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directly

di·rect·ly

directly

 
 
pronunciation:
d rekt li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a direct line or way; straight.
a road running directly south
synonyms:
straight
antonyms:
askance, indirectly
similar words:
due, flush, full, plump, right
definition 2: soon.
I'll finish the job directly.
synonyms:
shortly, soon
similar words:
momentarily, presently, promptly
definition 3: exactly; precisely.
The store is directly across from the post office.
synonyms:
right
similar words:
exactly, flat, full, straight
definition 4: without space or action in between.
Go directly home from work.
similar words:
right, straight, straight away