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

  • (..) Mr. Peabody, how did you escape? It's simple, Sherman. I noticed the distance between the sewer lids... directly under the guillotine platform... noted the loose board under the basket... computed the angle at which the setting sun (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman