Directly

//dɪˈɹɛk(t).li//

Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

Conjunction

The word "directly" can be used as adverb, adverb and conjunction.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

indirectly indirectly

Derived Terms

directly proportional

Derived From

Context

Related Terms

absolutely ambiguity circumlocution direct exactly express honestly immediately intervene just next plainly soon straight straightforward straightforwardly

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