word
Directly
Dur-EH-ktlee
/dɜːrˈɛktliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
directly
Dictionary meaning
Without delay or hesitation.
Examples
- The path leads directly to the lake.
- These two factors are directly related.
Synonyms: instantly
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