Difference between Directly and Straight

What is the difference between Directly and Straight?

Directly as an adverb is in a direct manner; in a straight line or course. while Straight as an adverb is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

Directly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a direct manner; in a straight line or course. in a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means. plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms. exactly; just. straightforwardly; honestly. immediately soon; next; when it becomes convenient

Example sentence: Color is a power which directly influences the soul.

Straight

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.Strictly along political lines.Direct, truthful, frank.As it should be.Undiluted.Having all cylinders in a single row. (referring to an internal combustion engine)Conventional.Heterosexual.Satisfied.Boring, unappealing, bad or of low quality.On, or near a line running between the two wickets.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.Of movement or travel, directly; without pause, delay or detour.Continuously; without interruption or pause.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A part of a racecourse, running track or other road etc that is not curved.A heterosexual.In poker, five cards in sequence.

Example sentence: A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

We hope you now know whether to use Directly or Straight in your sentence.

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