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

  • (..) pursuing to regulation . of the Starfleet code. Is there anything you care to say before we begin, sir? Yes. I believe I have the right to face my accuser directly? Step forward please. This is commander Spock. He is one of our most distinguished graduates. He's programmed the Kobayashi Maru (..)
    2009 Star Trek