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

  • (..) the detective's exam, and welcome... - ... to the Special Investigation Unit. - Whoop-de-fucking-do. We won't be working together, that is, directly. You'll be working for Captain Ellerby, but I like to see everybody. You're a worker. You rise fast. Like a -year-old's dick. - Thank you, sergeant. (..)
    2006 The Departed