Directly
Directly adverb - In a direct line or course.
Since and directly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Since" instead a conjunction "Directly".
Since
Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Synonyms for Since
Directly and since are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Directly" instead a conjunction "Since".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Porky, since before he appears there's little indication that the game's plot is actually directly connected to the previous game.
Source: Walking Spoiler -
This one really jumps out since Desire was always the type willing to directly make deals in previous entries, and thus The Face for Demons as a faction.
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It can also double as The Very Definitely Final Dungeon, since it directly precedes the final boss, and Where It All Began, since the nightmare is what kicks off the whole plot in the first place.
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