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English to English adverb
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without deviation |  | Example: the path leads directly to the lake
went direct to the office
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
without anyone or anything intervening | | Example: these two factors are directly related
he was directly responsible
measured the physical properties directly
source: wordnet30
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | | Example: he answered immediately
found an answer straightaway
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
source: wordnet30
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in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | | Example: he didn't answer directly
told me straight out
came out flat for less work and more pay
source: wordnet30
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In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. | | source: webster1913
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