Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word When something is done in a straight, clear and immediate way without any detours or intermediaries.
Directly
/dɪ'rektlɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
She speaks directly to the teacher.The station is directly across from the mall.
Etymology:
Directly comes from the Latin word "directus," meaning straight or right, passing through the Old French word "directement."
Usage Statistics:
80 mentions per 1 million words 
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