directly

Definition

  • adverb: in a direct way
  • adverb: in a 'direct' manner

Examples

  • His earnings are 'directly proportional' to the number of units he sells.

  • The second game followed 'directly' [='immediately'] after the first.

  • Their house is 'directly' ahead. = It's 'directly' in front of us.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, my God. Look, the Empire State Building. Wow. Oh, look, the Statue of Liberty. Hello, this is Jamie. What do you mean they went to him directly? Well, is he gonna take it? No, no, no, no, no. I'll handle it. I'll call him right now. Okay. Hey this is Dylan. Leave a message. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits