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Directly vs Specifically - What's the difference?

directly | specifically |


As adverbs the difference between directly and specifically

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while specifically is in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Directly vs Promptly - What's the difference?

directly | promptly | Synonyms |

Directly is a synonym of promptly.


As adverbs the difference between directly and promptly

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while promptly is in prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Directly vs Instantaneously - What's the difference?

directly | instantaneously | Synonyms |

Directly is a synonym of instantaneously.


As adverbs the difference between directly and instantaneously

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while instantaneously is without any delay; in an instantaneous manner.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Inversely vs Directly - What's the difference?

inversely | directly |


As adverbs the difference between inversely and directly

is that inversely is in an inverse order or manner; by inversion while directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

As a conjunction directly is

as soon as.

Directly vs Quickly - What's the difference?

directly | quickly | Related terms |


As adverbs the difference between directly and quickly

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while quickly is rapidly; with speed; fast.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Directly vs Candidly - What's the difference?

directly | candidly | Related terms |


As adverbs the difference between directly and candidly

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while candidly is in a candid manner; frankly.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Immediatley vs Directly - What's the difference?

immediatley | directly |


As an adverb directly is

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

As a conjunction directly is

as soon as.

Directly vs Expressly - What's the difference?

directly | expressly | Synonyms |

Directly is a synonym of expressly.


As adverbs the difference between directly and expressly

is that directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course while expressly is in an expressive or explicit manner.

As a conjunction directly

is as soon as.

Instantly vs Directly - What's the difference?

instantly | directly |


As adverbs the difference between instantly and directly

is that instantly is (archaic) urgently; with insistence while directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

As a conjunction directly is

as soon as.

Forthwith vs Directly - What's the difference?

forthwith | directly | Related terms |

Forthwith is a related term of directly.


As adverbs the difference between forthwith and directly

is that forthwith is immediately; without delay while directly is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

As a conjunction directly is

as soon as.

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