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

  • (..) - Lock onto him, R. - - Master, General Grievous’s ship is directly ahead– the one crawling with vulture droids. Oh, I see it. Oh, this is going to be easy. Oddball, do you copy? MAN ON HEADSET: Copy, Red Leader. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith