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/di.ɾek.taˈmen.te/

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Translation

directly

Word origin

From directo plus the adverbial suffix -mente, ultimately from Latin directus ('straight, direct'), past participle of dirigere ('to direct'). The same root gives English direct and directly.

Origin
Latin
Root
directus
English cognates
direct, directly, direction

Examples

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I went straight home after work.

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Speak directly with the boss if you have a problem.

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The train goes directly to the city without stopping.

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He told me directly to my face.

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The money goes directly into your account.

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This word is part of lesson 27.