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directly
[ dih-rekt-lee, dahy- ]
adverb
- in a direct line, way, or manner; straight:
The path leads directly to the lake.
- at once; without delay; immediately:
Do that directly.
They will be here directly.
- exactly; precisely:
directly opposite the store.
- without intervening space; next in order:
The truck was parked directly behind my car.
- openly or frankly; candidly:
He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts.
Synonyms:
- Mathematics. in direct proportion.
conjunction
- as soon as:
Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject.
directly
/ dɪˈrɛktlɪ; daɪ- /
adverb
- in a direct manner
- at once; without delay
- foll bybefore or after immediately; just
conjunction
- subordinating as soon as
we left directly the money arrived
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Sentiment in the US is a "significant concern" for Nike as it directly affects demand for its footwear, says Sheng Lu, a professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware.
The dialogue he wrote for Benjamin in the final version of the script feels more naturalistic, he thinks, because it was directly referencing his daughter and son’s behaviors and reactions.
While many people own stocks and shares directly, most people's exposure to stock markets come through their pension plans.
The order means those companies may have to pay taxes for the first time on the clothes they often send directly to customers.
Two other residents living nearby, whose homes are directly served by a water supply, said they had noticed a drop in their water pressure since December 2023.
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