directly
adverb
conjunction
Origin of directly
Synonyms for directly
Related Words for directly
straight, precisely, shortly, instantaneously, promptly, immediately, quickly, instantly, candidly, openly, honestly, personally, direct, forthwith, straightaway, beeline, dead, due, exactly, plumpExamples from the Web for directly
Contemporary Examples of directly
So I send a note out to his house with Tony, his driver, who promises he'll put it directly into Hitch's hand.
Today, in contrast, if Grandma Maude starts one in Maine, Aunty Carol can directly help out from California.
He was prepared to swarm the island—not directly, but through Brooklyn.
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December 6, 2014
At no time during the shoot was Viscount Severn directly in front of the Earl of Wessex.
Prince Charles Photographed Shooting, Charges of Animal Cruelty and Royal Hypocrisy ReignitedTom Sykes
December 1, 2014
Each side has deeply seeded beliefs that are based on directly opposing ideologies.
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November 8, 2014
Historical Examples of directly
I fetched up at an exit on the side street, and there they were directly in front of me.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
The Nile was directly responsible for this useful development.
Ancient ManHendrik Willem van Loon
Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
The joint of the 20-foot pieces should be directly in the center of the 10-foot piece.
Flying MachinesW.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
"The table is directly in front of you," came the Leopard Woman's voice.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White