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Directly

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speaker

Meaning

Adv

In a
; in a
or course.
In a
way; without anything
; not by
but by
means.
Plainly, without
or
;
; in
terms.
Exactly; just; at the
possible distance.
Straightforwardly; honestly.
Immediately.
In Cornish English, Midlands English & Southern US English:
Soon; next;
; as
it becomes convenient.

Conj

As
;
(elliptical for
that/as/when)
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Origin

directly
English
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-ly
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-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
direct
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directus
Latin
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Etym
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