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 numbers. They check out. It's a brilliant course. So why all the cloak and dagger? Because it goes directly against NASA's decision. Yeah. If we do the maneuver, they'd have to send the supply ship or we die. (..)
    2015 The Martian
  • (..) to log the move. No, not likely. Why don't we just ask Lewis? Let's get on capcom and ask her directly right now. No. No. If watney is really alive, we don't want the crew to know. How can you not tell them? (..)
    2015 The Martian