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directly r. [
straight, direct] without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
. wn #2
directly r. without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
. wn #3
directly r. [
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
. wn #4
directly r. [
flat, straight] in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay"
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