directly Definition
- 1in a straight line or by the shortest route
- 2immediately or without delay
- 3in a frank and honest manner
Using directly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "directly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hotel is directly across from the train station.
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I will speak to him directly about the issue.
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She looked me directly in the eyes and told me the truth.
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Summary: directly in Brief
The adverb 'directly' [dəˈrektli] has three main meanings: 1) in a straight line or by the shortest route, 2) immediately or without delay, and 3) in a frank and honest manner. Examples include 'The hotel is directly across from the train station,' 'I will speak to him directly about the issue,' and 'She looked me directly in the eyes and told me the truth.'
