Directly vs. Indirectly

Directly vs. Indirectly — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Directly and Indirectly

Directlyadverb

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.

Indirectlyadverb

In an indirect manner.

Directlyadverb

In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.

I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.

Indirectlyadverb

not in a forthright manner;

he answered very indirectly

Directlyadverb

Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.

I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.To put it more directly: he's not 'made redundant' but sacked.

Directlyadverb

Exactly; just.

It's directly across the street.
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Directlyadverb

Straightforwardly; honestly.

He told me directly that he'd cheated on me, and how sorry he was for it.

Directlyadverb

(dated) Immediately.

Directlyadverb

Soon; next; when it becomes convenient.

We'll go to the store directly, but first I need to finish sweeping.

Directlyconjunction

As soon as; immediately (elliptical for directly that/as/when)

Directlyadverb

without deviation;

the path leads directly to the lakewent direct to the office

Directlyadverb

without anyone or anything intervening;

these two factors are directly relatedhe was directly responsiblemeasured the physical properties directly
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Directlyadverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening;

he answered immediatelyfound an answer straightawayan official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwithCome here now!

Directlyadverb

in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly;

he didn't answer directlytold me straight outcame out flat for less work and more pay