directly


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directly
adv. clearly, in a direct manner, straight; in a straightforward manner, frankly; immediately, right away; soon, shortly
 
conj. immediately following, the moment that, as soon as

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Adverb
1. without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
(synonym) straight, direct
(pertainym) direct
2. without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
(pertainym) direct
3. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
(synonym) immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away, at once, forthwith, in real time, like a shot
4. in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay"
(synonym) flat, straight
(antonym) indirectly
(pertainym) direct


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directly
přísl. přímo; bezprostředně; hned
 
spoj. hned jak

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Przysł dokładnie; bezpośrednio; wkrótce; zaraz
 
Conj. gdy tylko; skoro

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Directly
(adv.)
Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
  
 
(adv.)
Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
  
 
(adv.)
Straightforwardly; honestly.
  
 
(adv.)
Manifestly; openly.
  
 
(adv.)
In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.
  
 
(adv.)
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
  
 
(adv.)
Immediately after; as soon as.
  
 
(adv.)
Exactly; just.
  

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