/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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