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- Dictionarydirectly/dɪˈrɛktli/
adverb
- 1. without changing direction or stopping: "they went directly to the restaurant" Similar
- 2. with nothing or no one in between: "the decisions directly affect people's health" Similar
conjunction
- 1. as soon as: British "she fell asleep directly she got into bed"
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DIRECTLY definition: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.
The meaning of DIRECTLY is in a direct manner. How to use directly in a sentence.
DIRECTLY meaning: 1. without anything else being involved or in between: 2. honestly, even when it might make people…. Learn more.
1. in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. 2. at once; without delay. 3. shortly; soon. 4. exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store.
Directly definition: in a direct line, way, or manner; straight. See examples of DIRECTLY used in a sentence.
The adverb directly is useful for talking about something you do in a precise, immediate way, without pausing or getting sidetracked. If you land "go to jail" when you're playing Monopoly, you have to go directly to jail, and if you arrive late at the airport, you'll want to run directly to your gate.
If something is directly above, below, or in front of something, it is in exactly that position. The second rainbow will be bigger than the first, and directly above it. There, directly below me, was a guy holding the ball. The naked bulb was directly over his head.
Definition of directly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DIRECTLY meaning: 1. with no other person or thing involved or between: 2. exactly or immediately…. Learn more.
in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake. at once; without delay; immediately: Do that directly. shortly; soon: They will be here directly. exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store. without intervening space; next in order: The truck was parked directly behind my car. openly or frankly;
