26984 words

directly

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
without anything else being involved or in between:

Examples:

Our hotel room was directly above a construction site.
The disease is directly linked to poor drainage systems.
The sun shone directly in my eyes.
2
honestly, even when it might make people feel uncomfortable:

Examples:

Let me answer that question directly.
"Did you tell him to go?" "Not directly, no."
3
very soon:

Examples:

Dr Schwarz will be with you directly.
4

Examples:

When you get home you're going directly to bed.
5
immediately after:

Examples:

Directly he was paid, he went out shopping.
6
as soon as:

Examples:

I'll be with you directly I've finished this letter.
7
very soon or immediately:

Examples:

Dr. Schwartz will be with you directly.
8
without anything coming in between:

Examples:

He went directly home (= without stopping anywhere first).

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