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directly

 

[ dəˈrɛktli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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.
Context #3 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

At #699 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.