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- Dictionarydi·rect·ly/dəˈrek(t)lē/
adverb
- 1. without changing direction or stopping: "they went directly to the restaurant" Similar
- 2. with nothing or no one in between: "the decisions directly affect people's health" Similar
conjunction
- 1. as soon as: British "she fell asleep directly she got into bed"
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1. a. : in a direct manner. directly relevant. the road runs directly east and west. b. : in immediate physical contact. c. : in the manner of direct variation. 2. a. : without delay : immediately. the second game followed directly after the first. b. : in a little while : shortly. we'll be leaving directly. directly.
DIRECTLY definition: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.
DIRECTLY meaning: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.
The adverb directly is useful for talking about something you do in a precise, immediate way, without pausing or getting sidetracked. If you land "go to jail" when you're playing Monopoly, you have to go directly to jail, and if you arrive late at the airport, you'll want to run directly to your gate.
1. in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. 2. at once; without delay. 3. shortly; soon. 4. exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store.
Directly definition: in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. See examples of DIRECTLY used in a sentence.
1. adverb B1+. If something is directly above, below, or in front of something, it is in exactly that position. The second rainbow will be bigger than the first, and directly above it. There, directly below me, was a guy holding the ball. The naked bulb was directly over his head.
