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directly Definition and Meaning in English (directly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:straightimmediatelypersonally
Quick Answer • Definition

Directly definition: In a direct manner, without an intermediary or detour.

Definitions of Directly

  1. 1adverb

    In a direct manner, without an intermediary or detour.

  2. 2adverb

    At once; without any delay.

  3. 3adverb

    In a straight line or course, without deviating.

Example Sentences

casual

“He went directly home after work.”

business

“Please send the report directly to my email.”

formal

“She spoke directly to the manager about the issue.”

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Inflected Word Forms

noundirection
agent noundirector
adjectivedirect
adverbindirectly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

directly proportionalcollocation

Having a relationship where one quantity increases or decreases in the same ratio as another.

directly oppositecollocation

Situated facing each other or in a completely contrary position.

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Directly definition: In a direct manner, without an intermediary or detour.
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'Directly' translates to 'directly' in English. Directly definition: In a direct manner, without an intermediary or detour.
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