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

  • (..) The motion under discussion relates to Corleone Group's proposal to acquire newly-issued Class A voting shares. ... Corleone capital invested directly into international immobiliare, an old and respected European company. Mr. Corleone has an ambitious programme to expand this real estate company (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III