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      directly
      adverb
      In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
      Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
      In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
      Straightforwardly; honestly.
      Exactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
      (dated) Immediately.
      (chiefly dated or dialect, including Midlands, Cornwall, Southern US) Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
      Roots
      regorect- · Latin · rule, guide straight
      Synonyms for directly
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