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directly - direct — Directly is most commonly used to say that something does not involve an intermediate stage or action, or another person. They denied having negotiated directly or indirectly with the terrorists. They have their cash directly from the government … Useful english dictionary
directly — [[t]daɪre̱ktli, dɪr [/t]] 1) ADV: ADV prep/adv If something is directly above, below, or in front of something, it is in exactly that position. The second rainbow will be bigger than the first, and directly above it... There, directly below me,… … English dictionary
directly — direct, directly Because direct is an adverb as well as an adjective, it gets in the way of directly, which is an adverb only. Directly is used (1) before an adjective in senses corresponding to those of direct (They were directly responsible for … Modern English usage
directly — I. adverb Date: 15th century 1. a. in a direct manner < directly relevant > < the road runs directly east and west > b. in immediate physical contact c. in the manner of direct variation 2. a. without delay … New Collegiate Dictionary
directly — di|rect|ly1 [ dı rektli, daı rektli ] adverb *** ▸ 1 involving no one else ▸ 2 in a direct line ▸ 3 exactly ▸ 4 clearly and honestly ▸ 5 immediately ▸ 6 soon 1. ) in a way that involves only the two people or things mentioned, with no one or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
directly — I UK [dɪˈrek(t)lɪ] / US / UK [daɪˈrek(t)lɪ] / US adverb *** 1) in a way that involves only the two people or things mentioned, with no one or nothing else coming in between I prefer to deal directly with the manager. I am holding you directly… … English dictionary
directly — adverb 1) they flew directly to New York Syn: straight, right, as the crow flies, by a direct route 2) I went directly after breakfast Syn: immediately, at once, instantly, right away, straightaway, posthaste, witho … Thesaurus of popular words
directly — adverb 1) they flew directly to New York Syn: straight, as the crow flies 2) directly after breakfast Syn: immediately, right (away), straight (away), without delay, promptly 3) the houses directly opposite … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
directly — adv. & conj. adv. 1 a at once; without delay. b presently, shortly. 2 exactly, immediately (directly opposite; directly after lunch). 3 in a direct manner. conj. colloq. as soon as (will tell you directly they come) … Useful english dictionary
After-school activity — An after school activity is any program which invites youth to participate outside of the traditional school day. Some programs are run by a primary or secondary school and some are run by externally funded non profit organizations. These after… … Wikipedia
