directly

B1
Pronunciation
/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/
Adverb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

Example Sentences
  • He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.
2 Definition

In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.

Example Sentences
  • I'm sick of asking you to fire him, I'll just do it directly.
3 Definition

Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.
4 Definition

Exactly; just.

Example Sentences
  • It's directly across the street.
5 Definition

Straightforwardly; honestly.

Example Sentences
  • He told me directly that he'd cheated on me, and how sorry he was for it.
6 Definition

Immediately.

7 Definition

Soon; next; when it becomes convenient.

Example Sentences
  • We'll go to the store directly, but first I need to finish sweeping.
Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

As soon as; immediately.