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What is another word for direct(ly)?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪɹˈɛkt lˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "directly" refers to something that is unambiguous and unequivocal. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of the word "directly" such as immediately, promptly, straightaway, instantaneously, straightly, categorically, forthwith, expeditiously, firsthand, unswervingly, headlong, outright, overtly, unreservedly, point-blank. All these words convey the sense of something that is unhindered, undisguised, and straightforward. They are powerful and direct, giving the listener or reader a clear understanding of what is being conveyed. When used correctly, these synonyms have the ability to add depth and clarity to the language, making communication more effective and efficient.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • I've always felt that a person's intelligence is direct(ly) reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic.
    Abigail Adams
  • There is nothing that makes its way more direct(ly) into the soul than beauty.
    Joseph Addison
  • Yes, women are stronger than us. They face more direct(ly) the problems that confront them, and for that reason they are much more spectacular to talk about. I don't know why I am more interested in women, because I don't go to any psychiatrists, and I don't want to know why.
    Pedro Almodovar
  • That's a wonderful change that's taken place, and so most poetry today is published, if not direct(ly) by the person, certainly by the enterprise of the poet himself, working with his friends.
    A. R. Ammons
  • I'm not being evasive but I am saying I'm not a scientist and I'm not direct(ly) involved in the consultation however the science must be sound, it must be agreed and the consultation must be of a high quality or no one will have any confidence in the process.
    John Anderson

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