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di·rect·ly

directly

 
 
pronunciation:
d rekt li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a direct line or way; straight.
This road runs directly south.
synonyms:
straight
antonyms:
indirectly
similar words:
due, full, right
definition 2: exactly.
The store is directly across from the post office.
synonyms:
right
similar words:
exactly, flat, full, straight
definition 3: without space or action in between.
I have to go directly home after school.
similar words:
right, straight