directly

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adverb

1. without deviation (Freq. 26)
- the path leads directly to the lake
- went direct to the office
• Syn:
straight, direct
• Derived from adjective:
straight (for: straight), direct
2. without anyone or anything intervening (Freq. 14)
- these two factors are directly related
- he was directly responsible
- measured the physical properties directly
• Derived from adjective:
direct
3. without delay or hesitation;
with no time intervening (Freq. 9)
- he answered immediately
- found an answer straightaway
- an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
- Come here now!
• Syn:
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now,
right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot
• Derived from adjective:
immediate (for: immediately)
4. in a forthright manner;
candidly or frankly (Freq. 5)
- he didn't answer directly
- told me straight out
- came out flat for less work and more pay
• Syn:
flat, straight
• Ant:
indirectly
• Derived from adjective:
direct

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  flat, straight, direct