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

  • (..) "You ain't got no problem. I'm on the motherfucker. "Go back in there, chill them niggers out... "and wait for the cavalry, which will be coming directly." MARSELLUS: You ain't got no problem, Jules. I'm on the motherfucker. Go back in there and chill them niggers out... and wait for The Wolf, who should be coming directly. You're sending The Wolf? Oh, you feel better, motherfucker? Shit, negro, that's all you had to say. (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction