directly

Words with a similar base: directly

'directly'

[directly.r.01] as in: without deviation

Examples:
the path leads directly to the lake
went direct to the office

'directly'

[directly.r.02] as in: without anyone or anything intervening

Examples:
these two factors are directly related
he was directly responsible
measured the physical properties directly

'directly'

[immediately.r.01] as in: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Examples:
he answered immediately
found an answer straightaway
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!

'directly'

[directly.r.04] as in: in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

Examples:
he didn't answer directly
told me straight out
came out flat for less work and more pay

Origins

					directly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── direct (English)
    └── directus (Latin)

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