DIRECTLY

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. adverb without deviation. — synonyms: straight, direct
  2. adverb without anyone or anything intervening.
  3. adverb without delay or hesitation. — synonyms: immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight_off, now, right_away, at_once, forthwith
  4. adverb in a forthright manner. — synonyms: flat, straight

Examples

  • “He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.”
  • “I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.”
  • “I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.”

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