directly

[US]/dəˈrektli/
[UK]/dəˈrektli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. without anything else being involved or in between; immediately; at once; honestly; precisely
conj. as soon as

Phrases & Collocations

directly under

directly ahead

directly proportional

directly address

Example Sentences

they went directly to the restaurant.

the sun was directly overhead.

directly in the centre of the city

directly opposite the church

He is not directly responsible.

they drove directly south-west.

Serve the papillote directly on the plate.

It is best to deal directly with foreign suppliers.

the bank deals directly with the private sector.

I went directly after breakfast.

the decisions directly affect people's health.

the ceiling directly above the door.

the houses directly opposite.

the user interacts directly with the library.

We'll come directly we have finished.

be directly acquainted with

(to) Victory was directly creditable to his efforts.

Real-world Examples

" You should drink that directly, Lupin."

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

And then back down directly over the knife.

Source: Travel around the world

Our nutrition is directly related to inflammation.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

We can credit your account directly with the difference if you wish.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

We shall go to the laundry directly.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

The Captain rarely handles passenger queries directly.

Source: Go blank axis version

When I asked Jobs directly, he became unusually quiet and hesitant.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

Don't look him directly in the mandibles.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

Small wires connect it directly to the brain.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

Trump didn't really answer that question directly.

Source: NPR News April 2018 Collection

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