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| 1. | [ adverb ] without deviation | |
| Synonyms: | straight direct | |
| Examples: | "the path leads directly to the lake" "went direct to the office" |
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| Related terms: | direct straight direct straight | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] without anyone or anything intervening | |
| Examples: | "these two factors are directly related" "he was directly responsible" "measured the physical properties directly" |
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| Related terms: | direct direct | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | |
| Synonyms: | immediately at_once now right_away instantly forthwith straightaway straight_off like_a_shot in_real_time | |
| Examples: | "he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!" |
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| Related terms: | immediate | |
| 4. | [ adverb ] without delay; with no time intervening | |
| Synonyms: | immediately at_once now right_away instantly straightaway forthwith in_real_time | |
| Examples: | "he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!" |
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| Related terms: | immediate | |
| 5. | [ adverb ] in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | |
| Synonyms: | straight flat | |
| Examples: | "he didn't answer directly" "told me straight out" "came out flat for less work and more pay" |
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| Related terms: | indirectly direct direct | |
| Similar spelling: |
direct directivity directory direct_dye directorate directional direct_mail director directed directive direction directing directness direct_tax direct_sum diarist direct_tide direct_loan direct_fire |
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