Directly and Sic

Directly

Directly adverb - In a direct line or course.

Sic and directly are semantically related In some cases you can use "Sic" instead the word "Directly" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directed, directness

Sic

Sic adverb - Intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase).

Directly and sic are semantically related in exactly topic. Sometimes you can use "Directly" instead the word "Sic" as an adjective or an adverb.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Pirates Vikings And Knights And when facing off directly, throw in a powder keg, sic a parrot on them, basically do anything to give yourself an unfair advantage, and all the while keeping in mind when to fight and when to shamelessly abandon ship.
  • Not a Mask Popeye somehow recognized Bluto via the latter's voice, then tries to "takes [sic] off that mask" (to quote Popeye directly) by clawing at Bluto's face, which obviously doesn't work, much to Olive's disconcertion.
    Source: Not a Mask
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