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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.
: in a direct manner. directly relevant. the road runs directly east and west. b. : in immediate physical contact. c. : in the manner of direct variation. 2. a. : without delay : immediately. the second game followed directly after the first. b. : in a little while : shortly. we'll be leaving directly. directly. 2 of 2. conjunction.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of directly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
directly meaning, definition, what is directly: with no other person, action, process et...: Learn more.
with no other person or thing involved or between: Why don't you speak to him directly? directly after/behind/opposite, etc. exactly or immediately after/behind/ opposite, etc: She was sitting directly opposite me. directly adverb (CLEAR) B2. clearly and honestly: Let me answer that question directly.
