Both Uses of
direct
in
Hedda Gabler
- ] No. He rushed off to his aunt's directly after lunch; he didn't expect you so early.†
Act 2
- Yes, directly after you had gone.†
Act 4 *
Definition:
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(direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firsteditor's notes: You may see the term direct flight used in a technical manner that is not as quick as a non-stop flight. In technical usage, a direct flight from Los Angeles to New York could stop at a city on the way, but you would not get off the plane during the stop.