Directly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Directly is an adverb meaning In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
Meaning
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
More Meanings
- In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
- Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
- Exactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
- Straightforwardly; honestly.
- (dated) Immediately.
- (chiefly dated or dialect, including Midlands, Cornwall, Southern US) Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
- (chiefly British) As soon as; immediately (elliptical for directly that/as/when)
Example Sentences
It's directly across the street.
I'm going to tell Natalie directly that I love her.
I'm sick of asking you to fire him; I'll just do it directly.
To put it more directly: he's not 'made redundant' but sacked.
Synonyms for directly
Depending on context, synonyms include straightwise, undeviatingly, bluntly, clearly, downrightly, unambiguously.
Antonyms for directly
Common opposites include circuitously, indirectly, later.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include direct, straight, instantly, forthwith, immediately, now.
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