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

  • (..) AZOG: Anything? Nothing! If the map is true... ...then the hidden door lies directly above us. Up here! You have keen eyes, Master Baggins. This must be it. The hidden door. Let all those who doubted us... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug