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Definitions

directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /
ADVERB
the shortest route
Synonyms
STRONGEST
precisely straight
STRONG
direct
WEAK
as a crow flies beeline dead due exactly plump right slam-bang slap smack smack dab straightly undeviatingly unswervingly without deviation
Antonyms
WEAK
indirectly
ADVERB
as soon as possible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immediately instantaneously instantly promptly quickly shortly
STRONG
forthwith straightaway
WEAK
anon at once contiguously dead due first off in a second instanter presently pronto right away speedily straight off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later
WEAK
indirectly
ADVERB
straightforwardly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candidly honestly openly personally
WEAK
in person literally plainly point-blank truthfully unequivocally verbatim without prevarication word for word
Antonyms
WEAK
indirectly

Example Sentences

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The suit sends electrical impulses directly to the muscle, forcing a higher percentage of muscle fibers to contract simultaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

District Judge Jonathan Taaffe began the hearing by addressing Ponnachan directly.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A secure portal also beats emailing documents directly to your preparer, since forms often include your Social Security number and other sensitive financial information.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Fox News host — and military veteran — Joey Jones addressed the president and his former co-worker Hegseth directly over the weekend.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

After the service, Elisha went directly to the Foxes’.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.