Direct and Rightly

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Direct

Direct adverb - In a direct line or course.
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Rightly and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rightly" instead an adverb "Direct".
Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

Rightly

Rightly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.
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Direct and rightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adverb "Rightly".
Nearby Words: right, righteous, rightful, rightist

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  • In the end, he does agree to reinstate Mulder, but rightly fires him in "Vienen" when he — surprise, surprise — ignores direct orders and almost causes an international incident.
    Source: Protagonist-Centered Morality
  • Useful Notes / Wars of the Roses Succession Crisis: Richard Plantagenet and Henry VI were cousins, and both of them could rightly claim to be direct descendants of King Edward III (Richard through his great-grandfather Edmund of Langley, Henry through his great-great-grandfather, John of Gaunt).
    Source: Useful Notes / Wars of the Roses
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