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

  • (..) - Barry, right? - Bernard. Bernard, I was just well I was talking to myself. You may think I'm a little bit nuts. I'm not allowed to self guess directly. Thank you, I just... Bernard, I'll just be another minute. - Okay. - Thanks. I have so many evil plans in the works. (..)
    2010 Megamind