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di⋅rect⋅ly

  [di-rekt-lee, dahy-]
Use directly in a Sentence
–adverb
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 opposite the store.
5. without intervening space; next in order: The truck was parked directly behind my car.
6. openly or frankly; candidly: He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts.
7. Mathematics. in direct proportion.
–conjunction
8. as soon as: Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME directli. See direct, -ly

Synonyms:
2. See immediately. 6. straightforwardly, freely, plainly, unreservedly.
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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di·rect·ly   (dĭ-rěkt'lē, dī-)   
adv.  

  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.

conj.   Chiefly British
As soon as.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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