directly
(də rekt′lē; also dī-)
adverb
- in a direct way or line; straight
- with nothing or no one between: directly responsible
- exactly; completely: directly opposite
- instantly; right away
- fairly soon; shortly
conjunction
Chiefly Brit. as soon as
See directly in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adverb- In a direct line or manner; straight: The road runs directly north.
- Without anyone or anything intervening: directly responsible.
- Exactly or totally: directly opposite.
- At once; instantly: Leave directly.
- Candidly; frankly: answered very directly.
- Chiefly Southern U.S. In a little while; shortly: He'll be coming directly.
conjunction Chiefly British As soon as.
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