directly
11directly — [[t]daɪre̱ktli, dɪr [/t]] 1) ADV: ADV prep/adv 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,… …
12directly — direct, directly Because direct is an adverb as well as an adjective, it gets in the way of directly, which is an adverb only. Directly is used (1) before an adjective in senses corresponding to those of direct (They were directly responsible for …
13directly — 1 /di rektli, daI / adverb 1 with no other person, action, process etc between: The new law won t directly affect us. | I know where you can get that directly from the manufacturers. 2 exactly: Have you noticed how he never looks directly at you? …
14directly — /di rekt lee, duy /, adv. 1. in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake. 2. at once; without delay; immediately: Do that directly. 3. shortly; soon: They will be here directly. 4. exactly; precisely: directly… …
15directly — I. adverb Date: 15th century 1. a. 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 …
16directly — adverb 1) they flew directly to New York Syn: straight, right, as the crow flies, by a direct route 2) I went directly after breakfast Syn: immediately, at once, instantly, right away, straightaway, posthaste, witho …
17directly — adverb 1) they flew directly to New York Syn: straight, as the crow flies 2) directly after breakfast Syn: immediately, right (away), straight (away), without delay, promptly 3) the houses directly opposite …
18directly — di•rect•ly [[t]dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ [/t]] adv. 1) in a direct line, way, or manner; straight 2) at once; without delay 3) shortly; soon 4) exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store[/ex] 5) cvb openly or frankly; candidly: to speak directly[/ex]… …
19directly — adv. & conj. adv. 1 a at once; without delay. b presently, shortly. 2 exactly, immediately (directly opposite; directly after lunch). 3 in a direct manner. conj. colloq. as soon as (will tell you directly they come) …
20directly — adv. Directly is used with these adjectives: ↑accessible, ↑accountable, ↑adjacent, ↑analogous, ↑applicable, ↑attached, ↑comparable, ↑compatible, ↑concerned, ↑contrary, ↑dependent, ↑ …
