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directly

adverb

/dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

Meaning

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

directly involved

immediately, personally, straightforwardly, openly

indirectly, vaguely

directly responsible, directly affected, speak directly, directly proportional

in exact terms; without vagueness

without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

on one occasion only; at a time in the past

in a very careful or cautious manner

used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain