Directly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dəˈrektlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word directly
Brit.  |dɪˈrektlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word directly

adverb

- without deviation (syn: direct, straight)
the path leads directly to the lake
- without anyone or anything intervening
these two factors are directly related
he was directly responsible
measured the physical properties directly
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening (syn: forthwith, immediately, instantly, now, right away, straight off, straightaway)
- in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly (syn: flat, straight)
he didn't answer directly

Extra examples

He refused to answer the question directly.

She said that she wanted to speak to you directly.

The package will be sent directly to your home.

The two accidents are directly related.

Thousands of people were directly affected by the disaster.

Antonyms are words that are directly opposite in meaning.

We parked directly behind the store.

He sat directly across from me at the dinner table.

I came directly I received your message.

The road runs directly south and north.

The sun cannot get directly at the deeper portions of the snow.

The wind is directly contrary.

The new property tax law won't directly affect us.

We hope to bring together the countries directly involved in the conflict.

Application for admission to this course should be made directly to the University.

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