Directly: meaning, definitions and examples

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directly

[ dəˈrɛktli ]

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communication

In a direct manner, without anything blocking or coming in between.

Synonyms

immediately, straight, straightforward

Examples of usage

He spoke directly to the audience without any notes.
She looked directly into his eyes and told him the truth.

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action

Without delay or detour; by a straight route or without breaking a journey.

Synonyms

immediately, straight, straightforward

Examples of usage

The road will take you directly to the airport.
The train travels directly from London to Edinburgh.

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consequence

In a clear and unmistakable manner, often implying a causal relationship.

Synonyms

clearly, explicitly, indirectly

Examples of usage

His actions directly led to the success of the project.
The new policy will directly affect all employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "directly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diretamente

🇮🇳 सीधे

🇩🇪 direkt

🇮🇩 langsung

🇺🇦 безпосередньо

🇵🇱 bezpośrednio

🇯🇵 直接に (ちょくせつに)

🇫🇷 directement

🇪🇸 directamente

🇹🇷 doğrudan

🇰🇷 직접

🇸🇦 مباشرةً

🇨🇿 přímo

🇸🇰 priamo

🇨🇳 直接 (zhíjiē)

🇸🇮 neposredno

🇮🇸 beint

🇰🇿 тікелей

🇬🇪 პირდაპირ

🇦🇿 birbaşa

🇲🇽 directamente

Word origin

The word 'directly' originated from the Latin word 'directus', meaning straight or direct. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe actions or communication done in a straightforward and immediate manner.