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- 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
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| definition 2: |
soon.
I'll finish the job directly.- synonyms:
- shortly, soon
- similar words:
- momentarily, presently, promptly
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| definition 3: |
exactly; precisely.
The store is directly across from the post office.- synonyms:
- right
- similar words:
- exactly, flat, full, straight
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| definition 4: |
without space or action in between.
Go directly home from work.- similar words:
- right, straight, straight away
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| related words: |
forthwith, outright, short |
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