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directly

DEFINITIONS OF: directly

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adv without deviation

“the path leads directly to the lake”
Synonyms:
direct, straight

adv without anyone or anything intervening

“these two factors are directly related”
“he was directly responsible”
“measured the physical properties directly

adv without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

adv in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

“he didn't answer directly
Synonyms:
flat, straight
Antonyms:
indirectly
not in a forthright manner
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