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How to pronounce directly
Say it like this: /dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does directly mean?
advIn a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
“He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.”
In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
“I'm sick of asking you to fire him; I'll just do it directly.”
Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
“I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.”
conjAs soon as; immediately (elliptical for directly that/as/when).
“Tenderly, reluctantly, he took his leave of her, promising that he would contact her directly he got back, perhaps in ten days or so.”
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