directly
/dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/adv
High School
1
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
2
In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
3
Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
4
Exactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
5
Straightforwardly; honestly.
6
Immediately.
7
Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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