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directly
01
in a straight line from one point to another without turning or pausing
Examples
The road leads directly to the town center without any turns.
She looked directly into his eyes as she spoke, conveying sincerity.
Examples
She directly addressed the concerns raised by the team.
The manager spoke directly about the need for improved efficiency.
03
without anyone or anything getting in the way
Examples
She went directly to the office after the meeting.
The information was sent directly to the customer's inbox.
04
without any delay; immediately or at once
Examples
He responded directly to my question without any pause.
The nurse will attend to you directly, as soon as she's finished with the current patient.
Directly
01
a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares; each player has 20 pieces
directly
01
as soon as, immediately after
Examples
She took her umbrella directly rain started to fall.
Directly she heard the news, she rushed to the hospital.
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