Directly and Normally

Directly

Directly adverb - In a direct line or course.

Normally and directly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Normally" instead an adverb "Directly".

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directed, directness

Normally

Normally adverb - According to the usual course of things.

Directly and normally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Directly" instead an adverb "Normally".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The Turret Master Normally you can only have one Totem summoned at a time, but there are a few ways to get more, the most easily obtainable one being a Keystone passive that prevents you from dealing damage directly.
  • Anime / Irresponsible Captain Tylor Eventually, when Azalyn grows a spine he insinuates that if she doesn't do what he wants he can simply use the excuse to cause a civil war, even if he can't normally act directly against her.
  • Video Game / Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Running around with Lightning having her sword out is normally enough to startle random NPCs; actually swinging it directly at them will often cause them to cower or flee in terror.
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