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flew direct vs. flew directly



 
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flew direct vs. flew directly #1 (permalink) Thu Feb 05, 2009 17:28 pm   flew direct vs. flew directly		  
Hi,
should I say that I flew direct to Rome or directly to Rome?
Thanks in advance!
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flew direct vs. flew directly #2 (permalink) Thu Feb 05, 2009 20:11 pm   flew direct vs. flew directly		  
Hi,

'Directly' suggests without delay or hesitation whereas 'direct' means 'straight' or 'without deviation.'

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