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Moderatedirectly
The correct spelling is directly.
How to pronounce directly
/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/
adverbIPA: /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/
Say it like: Dir-ect-lee
The correct spelling is directly. In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. For example: "He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station."
Usage Examples
“He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.”
“I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.”
“I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- 2.In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.
- 3.Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
- 4.Exactly; just.
- 5.Straightforwardly; honestly.
conjunction
- 1.As soon as; immediately.
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