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

  • (..) What do you make of that, Denise? You know, he's clearly implying that the U. N. Must fall before him. Drinking from the pitcher of water directly, as opposed to the glass that I'm sure must be up there. What do you think that means? Again, it's another (..)
    2012 The Dictator