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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024di•rect•ly /dɪˈrɛktli, daɪ-/USA pronunciation adv. - in a direct line;
straight:She drove directly to school. - at once;
without delay:He left directly and didn't come back till later. - shortly;
soon:The guests will be arriving directly. - frankly;
truthfully;
candidly:Don't be afraid to speak directly.
conj. - Chiefly Brit. as soon as:Directly he arrived, he sat down.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024di•rect•ly (di rekt′lē, dī-),USA pronunciation adv. - in a direct line, way, or manner;
straight:The path leads directly to the lake. - at once;
without delay;
immediately:Do that directly. - shortly;
soon:They will be here directly. - exactly;
precisely:directly opposite the store. - without intervening space;
next in order:The truck was parked directly behind my car. - openly or frankly;
candidly:He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts. - Mathematicsin direct proportion.
conj. - as soon as:Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject.
- Middle English directli. See direct, -ly 1350–1400
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See immediately.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged straightforwardly, freely, plainly, unreservedly.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: directly /dɪˈrɛktlɪ daɪ-/ adv - in a direct manner
- at once; without delay
- followed by before or after: immediately; just
conj - (subordinating) as soon as
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