directly

(də rektlē; also dī-)

adverb

  1. in a direct way or line; straight
  2. with nothing or no one between: directly responsible
  3. exactly; completely: directly opposite
    1. instantly; right away
    2. fairly soon; shortly

conjunction

Chiefly Brit. as soon as

See directly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. In a direct line or manner; straight: The road runs directly north.
  2. Without anyone or anything intervening: directly responsible.
  3. Exactly or totally: directly opposite.
  4. At once; instantly: Leave directly.
  5. Candidly; frankly: answered very directly.
  6. Chiefly Southern U.S. In a little while; shortly: He'll be coming directly.
conjunction
Chiefly British
As soon as.

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