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

  • (..) I'm Louden Downey's attorney. Aunt Ginny. She says she feels like she's known me for years. So I suggested that she might feel more comfortable... if were directly involved with the case. She had Louden sign the papers about an hour ago. I suppose it's way too much to hope... (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men