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direct

3 adverb
     
direct3
1 without stopping or changing direction [= directly]:
Can we fly direct to Chicago, or do we stop in Salt Lake City first?
2 without dealing with anyone else first [= directly]:
Esther decided to contact the manager direct.
It is usually cheaper to buy the goods direct from the wholesaler.
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