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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/daɪˈrɛktli/, /dɪˈrɛktli/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈrɛktli, daɪ-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(di rekt′lē, dī-)

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Sense: Adverb: in a direct line

Synonyms:

straight , right , in a direct line, as the crow flies, in a beeline, due , plumb, dead

Sense: Adverb: immediately

Synonyms:

right away, straight away, immediately , instantly, at once, instantaneously, promptly , pronto (informal), without delay, now , right now, forthwith, PDQ (slang)

Sense: Adverb: honestly

Synonyms:

honestly, frankly, straightforward , straightforwardly, candidly, without pulling any punches, without mincing your words, point-blank, plainly, plain , forthrightly, unreservedly, openly

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