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

  • (..) your resignation. l assume Hackett wouldn't take such steps... without some support on the CCA board. l'll have to go directly to Mr. Jensen. When that happens, l'm going to need every friend l've got... and l don't want Hackett's people in all the divisional positions. So l'd like you to stay on. (..)
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